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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.
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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.
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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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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the citizens of the United States, I offer heartfelt congratulations to the people of Hungary as you commemorate Saint Stephen’s Day this August 20th.
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Washington, DC - Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa Thomas Perriello will return to the region on August 18 to visit Rwanda, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (D.R.C.), and Angola. The Special Envoy's trip will focus on upcoming elections in the region in furtherance of President Obama's policy in support of democratic transitions. Special Envoy Perriello will also engage regional leaders on continued efforts to address the deteriorating situation in Burundi.
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Washington, DC - There are reports that U.S. citizens have been denied entry into Israel and their U.S. passports have been confiscated until these individuals reach their destination outside of Israel.
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