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.
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.
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.
On the Finalization of the Libyan Political Dialogue
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "Last night, after almost a year of intensive negotiations, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General Bernardino Leon presented the final text of the proposed Libya political framework to establish a new Government of National Accord in Libya. The final document represents the intense efforts of all Libyan parties to reach a solution that is durable, inclusive, and representative.
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:
U.S. Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the People of South Sudan
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Washington, DC - The United States is pleased to announce more than $80 million in additional humanitarian assistance for conflict-affected people in South Sudan, and for South Sudanese refugees in the region. This announcement follows the signing of the peace agreement between the government of South Sudan and the opposition on August 26, 2015 that seeks to end the country’s 20-month conflict.
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