Arab Coalition Investigation into Airstrike on a Funeral Hall in Yemen
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Washington, DC - The United States welcomes the initial results of the Arab Coalition Investigation into the October 8 airstrike that struck a funeral hall in Sana'a, Yemen and considers it an important first step toward better understanding the events of that day.
Terrorist Attacks in Iraq
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Washington, DC - The United States strongly condemns the barbaric terrorist attacks in Iraq today, including one in Baghdad claimed by Daesh that specifically targeted mourners inside a funeral tent. We extend our deepest condolences to the victims’ families and friends.
Special Envoy for Climate Change Travel to Marrakesh
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Washington, DC - U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change Dr. Jonathan Pershing will travel October 16-20 to Marrakesh, Morocco to participate in an informal ‘pre-COP’ meeting hosted by the Government of Morocco. The pre-COP is the last preparatory session in advance of the 22nd Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), also known as COP-22.
Ambassador Stetson Travel to Quito, Ecuador
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Washington, DC - Ambassador Nancy Stetson, Special Representative for Habitat III, will travel to Quito, Ecuador October 14-20 to serve as Deputy Head of Delegation for the United States to the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development, Habitat III. The United States Delegation will be led by Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro.
Special Envoy Shaarik Zafar Travels to Nigeria
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Washington, DC - Special Representative to Muslim Communities Shaarik Zafar will conduct his first official trip to sub-Saharan Africa from October 17-19, traveling to Kano and Abuja, Nigeria. During his trip, he will meet with government officials and representatives from civil society to underscore shared priorities, including promoting educational and economic opportunities and promoting accountable governance.
Assistant Secretary Malinowski and Acting Assistant Secretary Aponte Travel to Cuba
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Washington, DC - Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Tom Malinowski and Acting Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Mari Carmen Aponte will travel to Havana, Cuba, October 13-15, to co-chair the U.S. delegation for the U.S.-Cuba Human Rights Dialogue.
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