United States Concerned by Guilty Verdicts in Trial of Can Dundar and Erdem Gul
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Washington, DC - The United States is concerned by the guilty verdicts issued today in the trial of Cumhuriyet Editor Can Dundar and Ankara Bureau Chief Erdem Gul, who were convicted of leaking state secrets stemming from their journalistic work.
Assistant Secretary of State Tom Malinowski's Travel to Vietnam
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Washington, DC - Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Tom Malinowski will visit Vietnam from May 9-10, when he will engage with government officials and local civil society representatives.
Final Results of the Presidential Elections in the Republic of Chad
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Washington, DC - The United States notes the announcement by Chad’s Constitutional Council that President Deby Itno won re-election for a fifth term, and we applaud the Chadian people for their strong commitment to democracy as evidenced by the historic voter turnout. Their continued peaceful involvement in the political process is vital to the development of democratic institutions in the Republic of Chad. We also congratulate the political parties for their active and full participation during this election cycle and look forward to their continued involvement leading up to next year’s legislative elections.
Japan's Children's Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I send my warmest wishes to the people of Japan, and especially the children, as you celebrate Children’s Day.
Assistant Secretary Russel Travel to Laos, Vietnam, and Malaysia
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Washington, DC - Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel will travel to Vientiane and Luang Prabang, Laos; Hanoi, Vietnam; and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 6–12.
Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken Travel to Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, and France
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Washington, DC - Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Warsaw, Sofia, Bucharest, and Paris, May 5–10.
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