United States Commends the Decision of the Transitional Constitutional Court to Uphold the Elections Ineligibility Clause
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Washington, DC - The United States welcomes the August 28 decision of the Central African Republic’s (CAR) transitional constitutional court to uphold the transitional national charter clause that precludes current and former senior transitional government members from running in the upcoming presidential and legislative elections currently scheduled for October and November 2015.
First Meeting of the U.S.-Brazil Global Human Rights Working Group
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Brasilia, Brazil - U.S. and Brazilian officials participated in the first meeting of the U.S.-Brazil Global Human Rights Working Group in Brasilia, Brazil. This dialogue is an opportunity for the two nations to discuss a wide range of important global human rights issues.
Advancing the Prospect for Peace in Burundi
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Washington, DC - Fifteen years ago, the spirit of the Arusha Agreement transformed the landscape of Burundi by enshrining the conviction that the government must represent and serve all Burundians. Today Burundi faces a renewed challenge: to end violence and achieve lasting stability by coming together in a dialogue that builds on the spirit of Arusha.
South Sudan: United States Calls for Adherence to the Cease-fire
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Washington, DC - The United States condemns the recent fighting in Jonglei State and Upper Nile State in South Sudan. We call on all parties to immediately cease provocative action and hostile engagement, and to further develop security arrangements at the planned security workshop starting September 5.
On the Occasion of the Feast of San Marino
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I would like extend my best wishes to the Sammarinese people on the Feast of San Marino and the Republic on September 3.
Sentencing of Azerbaijani Investigative Journalist Khadija Ismayilova
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Washington, DC - The United States is deeply troubled by today’s decision of an Azerbaijani court to sentence prominent investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova to seven and a half years in prison. We are further concerned by reports of irregularities during the investigation and trial, including the apparent exclusion of witness testimony and other key evidence.
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