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U.S. Department of State Press Releases

870 Press Releases
  • Published on April 24, 2023 - 21:20 GMT

    Announcement of Nationwide Ceasefire in Sudan

    Following intense negotiation over the past 48 hours, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have agreed to implement a nationwide ceasefire starting at midnight on April 24, to last for 72 hours.  During this period, the United …

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  • Published on April 24, 2023 - 21:20 GMT

    Designating Iranian Officials in Connection with Serious Human Rights Abuses Or Censorship in Iran

    The United States condemns Iran’s continued human rights abuses and remains committed to supporting the people of Iran as they face the brutality of the Iranian regime and demand respect for their fundamental freedoms. Today, the Department of State is …

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  • Published on April 24, 2023 - 19:06 GMT

    Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Dr. Alfred Mutua At a Joint Press ...

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good morning everyone, and a very warm welcome to my friend the Cabinet Secretary Mutua.  Alfred, very good to have you here, and I really appreciate the good, productive conversation that we had a short while ago. However, before I …

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  • Published on April 24, 2023 - 14:50 GMT

    ANZAC Day

    On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I am honored to join the people of Australia and New Zealand in commemorating ANZAC Day on April 25. On this day, we remember the brave members of the defense forces of Australia and New Zealand …

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  • Published on April 23, 2023 - 03:49 GMT

    Suspension of Operations at Embassy Khartoum

    The U.S. Department of State has temporarily suspended operations at our Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan and safely evacuated all U.S. personnel and their dependents under our security responsibility.  Suspending operations at one of our embassies is always a …

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  • Published on April 21, 2023 - 19:56 GMT

    On the Announcement of an Eid al-Fitr Ceasefire in Sudan

    I welcome the announcements by the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces that they intend to abide by a three-day Eid al-Fitr ceasefire. I spoke with General Burhan and General Hemedti yesterday, following on our previous conversations, and …

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  • Published on April 21, 2023 - 02:27 GMT

    The Occasion of Eid al-Fitr

    On behalf of the Department of State and the American people, we extend our warmest wishes to Muslims in the United States and those around the world celebrating Eid al-Fitr. On this joyous occasion, communities celebrate the deep spiritual, communal, and …

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  • Published on April 19, 2023 - 15:27 GMT

    Sanctioning Three Nicaraguan Judges for Depriving Nicaraguans of Their Basic Right to Citizenship

    The United States is taking further action to hold accountable perpetrators of the Nicaraguan regime’s repressive actions. The United States is imposing sanctions on the Nicaraguan judges who played a role in stripping over 300 Nicaraguans of their …

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  • Published on April 18, 2023 - 20:25 GMT

    Targeting Hizballah Sanctions Evasion Network

    Today, the Department of State and the Department of Treasury are taking actions against a global sanctions evasion network that facilitates the payment, shipment, and delivery of cash, art, and luxury goods for the benefit of Hizballah financier and …

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  • Published on April 18, 2023 - 18:12 GMT

    40th Anniversary of the Embassy Beirut Bombing

    Today, we remember the victims of a heinous terrorist attack at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut forty years ago, killing 63 people.  We stand with the families, friends, and colleagues of those whose lives were cut short. Despite Hizballah’s efforts to use …

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  • Published on April 18, 2023 - 15:56 GMT

    40th Anniversary of the U.S. Embassy Beirut Bombing

    On April 18, 1983, 63 people — Americans and Lebanese, colleagues, friends, and loved ones — were killed in a terrorist attack by Hizballah on the U.S. Embassy in Beirut. All were working together to build a brighter future for the country and the region. …

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  • Published on April 18, 2023 - 10:11 GMT

    Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Before Their Meeting

    PRIME MINISTER KISHIDA:  (Via interpreter) Well, Secretary Blinken, first of all, allow me to welcome you back to Japan. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thank you. PRIME MINISTER KISHIDA:  (Via interpreter) With the solidarity of the G7 becoming more important than …

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  • Published on April 18, 2023 - 05:13 GMT

    Secretary Antony J. Blinken And UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly Before Their Meeting

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good morning or almost good afternoon, everyone.  The foreign secretary and I have just spent the last almost three days with our G7 colleagues covering pretty much the entire planet, and I think we both come away from the G7 – …

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  • Published on April 18, 2023 - 04:18 GMT

    Zimbabwe National Day

    On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the Zimbabwean people as you celebrate the 43rd anniversary of your independence. The United States remains committed to standing with the people of Zimbabwe, as we have since your …

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  • Published on April 17, 2023 - 12:24 GMT

    Commemorating the Days of Holocaust Remembrance

    On Yom HaShoah we remember and honor the six million Jews and the millions of others the Nazis murdered including Roma, LGBTQI+ persons, Slavs, and persons with disabilities.  We honor them not only as they died, but as they lived, fought, and loved.  We …

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  • Published on April 17, 2023 - 07:44 GMT

    Secretary Antony J. Blinken And UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly On the Situation in Sudan

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good afternoon, everyone.  It’s great to be here with my friend and colleague, Foreign Secretary Cleverly.  We have been consulting very closely on the situation in Sudan.  We’ve also been in close touch with partners in the Arab world, …

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  • Published on April 16, 2023 - 11:59 GMT

    Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Nguyen My Linh of VTC1 and VietnamNet

    QUESTION:  Hello, sir.  Thank you for joining us today. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thank you. QUESTION:  This is your first visit to Vietnam as the U.S. Secretary of State.  What do you expect the new opportunities opening up after your visit? SECRETARY BLINKEN:  …

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  • Published on April 16, 2023 - 03:58 GMT

    STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN

    Update on the Situation in Sudan I welcomed the opportunity April 15 to consult with Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, about the …

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  • Published on April 15, 2023 - 13:48 GMT

    Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Vietnamese General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong Before Their Meeting

    GENERAL SECRETARY TRONG: (Via interpreter) First of all, I would like to welcome Mr. Secretary and the delegation with which your visit takes place on the 10th anniversary of our Comprehensive Partnership.  And it is also very meaningful because we are …

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  • Published on April 15, 2023 - 05:49 GMT

    Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the New U.S. Embassy Hanoi Campus Groundbreaking

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, thank you, everyone, very, very much.  This really is a particular pleasure because this has been a day long in the making. I heard about this project, I think, the first time I was here as deputy secretary from Ambassador Osius, …

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