Imperial Valley News Center
Imperial County Announces Appointment of Ben Salorio as New Chief Public Defender
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El Centro, California - Yesterday, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors announced the appointment of Ben Salorio as the new Chief Public Defender of the Imperial County Public Defender’s Office (ICPDO) to replace retiring Chief Public Defender Timothy Reilly who retires on October 13, 2016. Mr. Salorio will begin serving as Chief Public Defender on October 14, 2016.
Parliamentary Elections in Georgia
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Washington, DC - The United States congratulates the people of Georgia on competitive and well-administered October 8 elections that largely respected fundamental freedoms, as assessed by the OSCE Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights. These elections affirm Georgia as a leader of democratic reform in the region.
Governor Brown to Attend Memorial Service for Los Angeles County Sheriff's Sergeant
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Lancaster, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. will attend the memorial service for Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Sergeant Steven Craig Owen in Lancaster.
Special Advisor for Children's Issues Travels to the Netherlands, Italy, and Japan
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Washington, DC - Special Advisor for Children’s Issues, Ambassador Susan Jacobs, will visit the Netherlands, Italy, and Japan from October 13-22.
Attacks against Ashura Mourners
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Washington, DC - The United States condemns the deplorable attacks against worshippers at Shia shrines in Kabul yesterday evening and against Ashura mourners today in Balkh province. We send our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those killed and injured.
Ethiopia's Declared State of Emergency
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Washington, DC - The United States takes note of the Government of Ethiopia’s October 8 declaration of a State of Emergency in response to recent protests and violence in the Oromia and Amhara regions. We are troubled by the potential impact of the decision to authorize detention without a warrant and to further limit freedom of expression, including by blocking Internet access, prohibiting public gatherings, and imposing curfews. This declaration, if implemented in these ways, would further enshrine the type of response that has failed to ameliorate the recent political crisis.
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