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.
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.
NASA, USAID Open Environmental Information Hub for Southeast Asia
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Washington, DC - NASA and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Monday launched SERVIR-Mekong, a joint project to strengthen regional environmental monitoring in five countries in the lower Mekong region of Southeast Asia.
Assistant Secretary Daniel Russel Travels to Burma, China, and Mongolia
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Washington, DC - From September 3-5, Assistant Secretary Russel will travel to Naypyidaw and Rangoon, Burma to meet with senior Burmese government officials, Aung San Suu Kyi, and civil society. While there, he will discuss preparations for the general elections that will be held on November 8, express U.S. support for the ongoing peace process, and encourage further progress on human rights issues.
Ambassador David Saperstein's Visit to China
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Washington, DC - Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom David Saperstein traveled to the People’s Republic of China August 20-28, 2015 to discuss religious freedom with government officials, religious leaders, and civil society representatives. He visited Beijing, Shijiazhuang, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Hong Kong.
Slovak Republic's National Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: " On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I offer hearty congratulations to the people of the Slovak Republic as you celebrate your Constitution’s 23rd anniversary.
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