Oppression of Baha'is in Yemen
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Washington, DC - The United States is deeply concerned by the harassment and detention of Baha'is by the Houthis in Sana’a, Yemen. The Houthis have targeted the Baha'i community in inflammatory speech along with a wave of detentions, “court summons,” and punishment without a fair or transparent legal process. These actions over the past year indicate a persistent pattern of mistreatment of Baha’is in Yemen. These actions appear to be an effort to pressure Yemeni Baha’is to recant their faith.
U.S. - Morocco Plan of Action Promotes Innovation in Waste Management and Pollution Mitigation
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Washington, DC - On May 11, the United States-Morocco Working Group on Environmental Cooperation convened in Rabat, Morocco, to review achievements from the 2014-2017 Plan of Action and put forward a new 2018-2021 Plan of Action outlining areas for future environmental cooperation to focus on water, air, and waste technology solutions, and efforts to combat environmental crimes.
On the Opening of U.S. Embassy Jerusalem
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: "Today I am proud to celebrate the opening of the United States Embassy to Israel in Jerusalem. This significant event fulfills a promise made by President Trump. As he proclaimed on December 6, 2017, “Seventy years ago, the United States, under President Truman, recognized the State of Israel. Since then, the State of Israel has made its capital in Jerusalem — the capital the Jewish people established in ancient times. It is therefore appropriate for the United States to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.”
Iraqi Parliamentary Election
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: "The United States congratulates the Iraqi people on today’s parliamentary election. Citizens from every ethnic and religious group, and from all 18 provinces, including those internally displaced, made their voices heard.
Timor-Leste Parliamentary Elections
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Washington, DC - The United States congratulates the people of Timor-Leste for participating in peaceful and credible national parliamentary elections on May 12. We commend the national election bodies for their management of the elections. We also appreciate the engagement of international and domestic observers, particularly those from Timorese civil society.
Under Secretary Andrea L. Thompson Travels to France and the United Kingdom
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Washington, DC - Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Andrea L. Thompson will travel to Paris, France, and London, the United Kingdom May 14-18, 2018.
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