Passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "I join President Obama and the American people in offering our deepest condolences to members of the Royal Family of the Kingdom of Thailand, and to the people of Thailand, on the death of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Parliamentary Elections in Georgia
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Washington, DC - The United States congratulates the people of Georgia on competitive and well-administered October 8 elections that largely respected fundamental freedoms, as assessed by the OSCE Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights. These elections affirm Georgia as a leader of democratic reform in the region.
Special Advisor for Children's Issues Travels to the Netherlands, Italy, and Japan
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Washington, DC - Special Advisor for Children’s Issues, Ambassador Susan Jacobs, will visit the Netherlands, Italy, and Japan from October 13-22.
Ethiopia's Declared State of Emergency
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Washington, DC - The United States takes note of the Government of Ethiopia’s October 8 declaration of a State of Emergency in response to recent protests and violence in the Oromia and Amhara regions. We are troubled by the potential impact of the decision to authorize detention without a warrant and to further limit freedom of expression, including by blocking Internet access, prohibiting public gatherings, and imposing curfews. This declaration, if implemented in these ways, would further enshrine the type of response that has failed to ameliorate the recent political crisis.
Attacks against Ashura Mourners
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Washington, DC - The United States condemns the deplorable attacks against worshippers at Shia shrines in Kabul yesterday evening and against Ashura mourners today in Balkh province. We send our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those killed and injured.
Secretary of State Kerry to Travel to Rwanda, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom
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Washington, DC - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Kigali, Rwanda, from October 13-14, 2016, to join EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and others in striving to achieve U.S. climate and environmental goals at the upcoming Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol.
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