Washington, DC - The United States is deeply concerned by the confirmed reports that the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in-Opposition (SPLA/IO) forces on October 26 detained a UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) barge that was traveling on the Nile River to resupply the UN base in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state.

Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I would like to congratulate the people of the Federated States of Micronesia as you celebrate the 29th anniversary of your country’s independence this November 3rd.

Washington, DC - Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Heather Higginbottom will join Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) CEO Dana J. Hyde and a delegation from the Government of Liberia, including Vice President Joseph Boakai and Minister of Finance and Development Planning Amara Konneh, on Monday, November 2 at 1:00 p.m. at the Department of State for a ceremonial signing of the $257 million MCC Liberia Compact.

Washington, DC - Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Charles H. Rivkin will travel to Indonesia November 2-8 to meet with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Indonesian officials and advance Department objectives in entrepreneurship, investment, and innovation.

Washington, DC - The United States strongly condemns today’s brutal, senseless terrorist attack on Camp Hurriya that killed and injured camp residents. Our condolences go out to the families of the victims, and we hope for the swift recovery of those injured.

Washington, DC - The United States congratulates the Ivoirian people for a peaceful presidential election on October 25, which observers have judged to be credible, transparent and inclusive. This election marks another important step toward overcoming conflicts of the past, with a majority of the citizens on the voting rolls exercising their democratic right to select their next president.