United States and Cuba Hold Inaugural Bilateral Commission in Havana
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Havana, Cuba - The United States and Cuba held the inaugural session of the bilateral commission in Havana today. The discussions were full and frank, extensive and conducted in a courteous and respectful manner. Both governments agreed to concrete steps to continue on the path toward normalized relations.
The Zabadani Women's Initiative
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Washington, DC - The United States is deeply concerned about thousands of Syrian civilians trapped in Zabadani, a besieged Syrian town near the Lebanese border that has been subjected for months to relentless regime airstrikes and barrel bombs, as well as ground attacks by Hezbollah. The Asad regime has prevented remaining civilians from leaving, blocked food and humanitarian assistance from entering the area, and harassed, detained, or even killed some of those who have escaped. A temporary ceasefire in August failed.
Tragedy at the Grand Mosque in Mecca
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "Teresa and I send our prayers to all of those killed and wounded in today's crane collapse at the Grand Mosque. It was a horrific accident at such a peaceful place.
Assistant Secretary Nuland Travel to Ukraine and Cyprus
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Washington, DC - On September 10, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland will travel to Kyiv, Ukraine, to participate in the Yalta European Strategy (YES) Annual Meeting. She will also meet with senior Ukrainian officials, party leaders, and civil society members to discuss a range of bilateral and regional issues.
Conviction of Leopoldo Lopez
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "The United States is deeply troubled by the conviction and sentencing of opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez. The decision by the court raises great concern about the political nature of the judicial process and verdict, and the use of the Venezuelan judicial system to suppress and punish government critics.
Ecuador: Restrictions on Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Association
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Washington, DC - We are very concerned about the increasing restrictions on freedom of expression and freedom of association in Ecuador, particularly the Ecuadorian government’s September 8 decision to initiate legal steps intended to dissolve the press freedom of the non-governmental organizational Fundamedios.
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