Resolution Condemning Srebrenica Genocide Blocked by Russia at UN
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Washington, DC - Only hours after Russia vetoed a UN resolution to condemn the 1995 massacre at Srebrenica during the Bosnian war, the U.S. House of Representatives went on record defining the massacre as a “crime of genocide” by unanimously passing legislation sponsored by Helsinki Commission Chair Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04).
Children’s lives at serious risk if DPR Korea drought continues, UNICEF warns
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Bangkok, Thailand - Children are already suffering as a result of drought in some parts of DPR Korea and many more may be at serious risk of malnutrition and disease if it continues, UNICEF warned today.
United States Dedicates New U.S. Embassy in Cotonou, Benin
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Cotonou, Benin - In an important symbol of enduring friendship with Benin, Under Secretary for Management Patrick F. Kennedy, U.S. Charge d’affaires Todd R. Whatley, and Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Managing Director for Construction, Facility, and Security Management Eric Rumpf, alongside local officials, dedicated the new U.S. Embassy in Cotonou today.
Launch of the Sawab Center
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Washington, DC - The United States and the United Arab Emirates today launched The Sawab Center,* the first-ever multinational online messaging and engagement program, in support of the Global Coalition Against Daesh. U.S. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel and UAE Minister of State Anwar Gargash participated in the launch event in support of the millions of people in the region and around the world that oppose Daesh.
Bahamian 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 the Commonwealth of The Bahamas as you celebrate 42 years of independence on July 10.
Salvadoran cop implicated in human smuggling effort arrested
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San Salvador, El Salvador - A 21-year law enforcement veteran of the Salvadoran National Civil Police was arrested June 29 for his alleged involvement in attempting to smuggle two individuals to the United States. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents from the HSI Assistant Attaché Office in El Salvador assisted police officers from the Salvadoran National Civil Police in making the arrest.
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