Colombia's Independence 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 congratulate the people of Colombia as you celebrate the 205th anniversary of your nation’s independence.
Trial of Former Chadian President Hissene Habre
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Washington, DC - The United States commends the Government of Senegal and the African Union for bringing former Chadian President Hissène Habré before the Extraordinary African Chambers of Senegal. Following a 19-month investigation, Habré has been charged with torture, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, including murder and enforced disappearances.
NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on the Recent Terrorist Attack in Iraq
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Washington, DC - The United States strongly condemns yesterday’s abhorrent ISIL attack in Diyala Province which purposefully and viciously targeted Iraqi civilians celebrating the Eid ul-Fitr holiday to mark the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. This latest attack is yet another painful example of the atrocities that the terrorist group ISIL continues to perpetrate against the people of Iraq.
Special Envoy Thomas Perriello's Travel to the African Great Lakes Region and Europe
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Washington, DC - Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa Thomas Perriello will travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, France, and the United Kingdom July 19 - August 4. The trip will be the first of Special Envoy Perriello’s tenure and is an opportunity for him to engage with key regional stakeholders on electoral, governance, and security priorities.
Deputy Secretary Mayorkas’ Trip to Sweden
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Stockholm, Sweden - Today, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas concluded his trip to Sweden where he met with Swedish counterparts to discuss a range of homeland security-related priorities.
On the Occasion of Belgium'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 congratulate the people of Belgium on your National Day and King Philippe on the second anniversary of his reign.
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