Expulsion of UN Agencies and NGOs by Russia-Backed Separatists in Luhansk, Ukraine
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Washington, DC - We condemn the recent decision by Russia-backed separatist leaders in Luhansk, Ukraine, to expel UN agencies and all international nongovernmental organizations providing humanitarian assistance in the area. This will endanger many lives and is contrary to the Minsk agreements.
Forging a Public/Private Response to Save Iraq and Syria's Endangered Cultural Heritage
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Washington, DC - The Department of State and the Metropolitan Museum of Art are co-sponsoring an experts’ symposium at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 29 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. that will feature two panels reviewing international cooperation against the looting and trafficking of antiquities from the conflict in Iraq and Syria.
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest on the Colombia Peace Process
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Washington, DC - The United States is encouraged by recent developments in the Colombia peace negotiations, including the six-month timeline for signing a final agreement. We are hopeful that negotiations will conclude successfully and lay the foundation for a lasting peace after more than 50 years of armed conflict.
On the Occasion of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau's National Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the citizens of the United States, I congratulate all the people of Guinea-Bissau as you celebrate the 42nd anniversary of your independence on September 24.
Resolution on Sri Lanka at the 30th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
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Geneva, Switzerland - Secretary of State John Kerry: "Today the United States, Sri Lanka, and our partners tabled a resolution at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva that represents a landmark shared recognition of the critical importance of truth, justice, reparations, and guarantees of non-recurrence in promoting reconciliation and ensuring an enduring peace and prosperity for all Sri Lankans.
U.S.-India Joint Declaration on Combatting Terrorism
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry and Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj:
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