On the Occasion of Ukraine's National Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I offer my warmest congratulations to the Ukrainian people as you mark the anniversary of your independence on August 24.
Regional CVE Summit in Mauritania
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Washington, DC - The Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania hosted the West Africa and the Sahel Regional Summit on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) from August 19-20, 2015.
Urgent Need for Political Dialogue in Burundi
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Washington, DC - Today’s inauguration in Burundi demonstrates the ruling party’s intent to ignore the voices of its people in pursuit of its own political agenda. An inauguration - without a government that represents the population’s many political voices and without a comprehensive and inclusive dialogue - will not resolve the political and security crisis in Burundi.
World Humanitarian Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "Today we salute the unsung heroes who venture out to some of the most dangerous places on earth and risk their lives to save others.
Conviction of Estonian Internal Security Service Employee in Russia
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "We are deeply concerned by the conviction and 15-year sentence of Estonian Internal Security Service employee Eston Kohver by a Russian regional court. Kohver was seized in Estonia near the Russian border on September 5th of last year.
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on the Peace Agreement in South Sudan
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Washington, DC - The United States welcomes the signing yesterday by the opposition and other stakeholders of the South Sudan peace agreement. However, we are deeply disappointed that the Government of South Sudan under President Kiir yet again squandered the opportunity to bring peace to their people by refusing to sign the agreement. The U.S. deplores this failure of leadership.
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