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Fighting Corruption and Revitalizing Security Partnerships Worldwide

Release: The Kremlin’s war against Ukraine has brought renewed urgency to our collective efforts against corruption. In addition to economic sanctions against key Russian oligarchs, we have imposed visa restrictions on their family members and their close associates. Coordinated efforts with our Allies and partners demonstrate the impact of collective action and put Russia’s kleptocrats on notice that they cannot support a violent regime and operate with impunity.



Release: The United States stands with Burundi in the face of al-Shabab’s May 3 attack on Burundian soldiers serving at the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) base in Ceel-Baraf, Somalia. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the fallen, wounded, and missing. Burundi’s courageous...


There was activity on one bill related to the Armed Services Committee on May 4.


Release: DEPUTY SECRETARY SHERMAN: Good afternoon everyone. What a terrific tour and what a phenomenal set-up you have. Thank you for giving us all an opportunity to see this good work.


DOS-NER grant application closes on June 16

Women Entrepreneurs Shark-Tank grant opened on May 5.


Release: The United States stands with Burundi in the face of al-Shabab’s May 3 attack on Burundian soldiers serving at the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) base in Ceel-Baraf, Somalia. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the fallen, wounded, and missing. Burundi’s courageous...


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Angolan Foreign Minister Antonio

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Release: We vehemently condemn the terrorist attack in Elad, Israel, which killed at least three and wounded many others. This was a horrific attack targeting innocent men and women, and was particularly heinous coming as Israel celebrated its Independence Day. Our hearts are with the victims and loved ones of...


News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tested positive for COVID-19 this afternoon via a PCR test. The Secretary is fully vaccinated and boosted against the virus and is experiencing only mild symptoms. He tested negative on Tuesday and again as recently as this morning. The Secretary has not seen President Biden in person for several days, and the President is not considered a close contact according to guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).


DOS-INL grant application closes on July 5

Police Athletic League (PAL) Program Evaluation and Outcomes Study for El Salvador grant opened on May 5.


DOS-NAM offers new grant application process starting May 5

U.S. EMBASSY WINDHOEK PAS ANNUAL PROGRAM grant opened on May 5.


News Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Oslo from May 6-7 and London from May 8-11 to engage with government counterparts to accelerate cooperation to address the climate crisis, including ocean-climate linkages such as green shipping, conserving and restoring forests, reducing ...


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


DOS-PRM offers new grant application process starting May 4

FY 2023 Request for Concept Notes for Operational Partners on the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Pilot Program grant opened on May 4.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde Before Their Meeting

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. It’s a great pleasure to have my colleague and friend Foreign Minister Linde here in Washington at the State Department, pursuing a conversation on work we’ve been doing for so many months. But Ann, welcome, and let me say this is a particularly important time ...


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Civil Society Leaders from Southeast Asia

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


DRL Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL: Addressing Transnational Repression in the Mekong region

Release: United States Department of State. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL: Addressing Transnational Repression in the Mekong region. This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0008939. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345...



Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.