Boko Haram Attacks
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Washington, DC - The United States strongly condemns the horrific and indiscriminate Boko Haram suicide attack on the Grand Marche in the Chadian capital of N’Djamena on Saturday, July 11, as well as attacks in Cameroon, Niger, and Nigeria over the past two days. Boko Haram’s targeting of men, women, and children highlights that the group’s brutality and barbarism know no bounds, and we remain committed to working closely with the region to root out the threat posed by the group.
Ambassador Catherine Russell To Travel to Asia and Africa
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Washington, DC - Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Catherine Russell will travel to Asia and Africa from July 16 – 27.
U.S. To Sign Open Skies Agreement With Ukraine
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Washington, DC - Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Catherine A. Novelli will join Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Andriy Pyvovarsky in signing an Open Skies agreement. The signing will take place on Tuesday, at 12:00 p.m. in the Treaty Room at the U.S. Department of State.
U.S. Condemns Detention of Human Rights Defenders in China
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Washington, DC - Over the last few days we have noted with growing alarm reports that Chinese public security forces have systematically detained individuals who share the common attribute of peacefully defending the rights of others, including those who lawfully challenge official policies.
China's economy would benefit from market reforms
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Stanford, California - China's tight control over its economy is one reason why it is facing an economic slowdown of global implications, Stanford scholars say.
United States Condemns Al Shabaab Attacks in Mogadishu
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Washington, DC - The United States strongly condemns al-Shabaab’s terrorist attacks against the Siyad Hotel, Weheliye Hotel, and an African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) position in Mogadishu, yesterday.
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