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DOS-DRL grant application closes on May 23

DRL Strengthening Regional Media in Europe and Eurasia grant opened on March 22.


DOS-ETH grant application closes on June 1

U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa PAS Annual Program Statement grant opened on March 21.


Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very much, and good morning, everyone. Stu, thank you for those very kind words, but also thank you for so many decades of extraordinary service to this country and to its ideals.


Release: The Department of State is taking action against PRC officials for their involvement in repressive acts against members of ethnic and religious minority groups and religious and spiritual practitioners inside and outside of China’s borders, including within the United States.


News Release: On behalf of the State Department, I wish a Happy Nowruz to all those celebrating around the world. Whether in the United States, Iran, the broader Middle East, Central and South Asia, Europe, or elsewhere throughout the globe, we hope this new day brings health, happiness, and time to renew meaningful connections with friends and loved ones.


Secretary Blinken to Tour and Deliver Remarks on Burma at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on Monday, March 21, 2022. He will tour the exhibit “Burma’s Path to Genocide” at 9:15 a.m.


Namibian Independence Day

Release: On behalf of the Government and the people of the United States of America, I congratulate the Namibian people as you celebrate 32 years of independence.


Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Satterfield Travel to Ethiopia

Release: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa David Satterfield is in Ethiopia March 21-22 to meet Ethiopian government, African Union (AU), and United Nations officials, as well as representatives of humanitarian organizations. Today, the Special Envoy met with AU High Representative for the Horn of Africa Olusegun Obasanjo and AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security Bankole Adeoye to discuss engagement on regional affairs, including Sudan and Ethiopia.


Release: Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Pakistan, Tunisia, and the United Arab Emirates from March 21 to March 30.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul has released the following statement on President Biden’s call with CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping on Friday, March 18. The White House’s public description of the call misleadingly implied that China has not yet supported...


The United States Sanctions Security Forces in Sudan for Serious Human Rights Abuses

Release: The United States is designating Sudan’s Central Reserve Police (CRP) for serious human rights abuses committed during protests calling for democracy. We are taking this step to hold to account those perpetrating abuses and to deter future violence. The CRP, a militarized police unit involved in multiple...


Release: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa David Satterfield is in Ethiopia March 21-22 to meet Ethiopian government, African Union (AU), and United Nations officials, as well as representatives of humanitarian organizations. Today, the Special Envoy met with AU High Representative for the Horn of Africa Olusegun Obasanjo and AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security Bankole Adeoye to discuss engagement on regional affairs, including Sudan and Ethiopia.


The United States Sanctions Security Forces in Sudan for Serious Human Rights Abuses

Release: The United States is designating Sudan’s Central Reserve Police (CRP) for serious human rights abuses committed during protests calling for democracy. We are taking this step to hold to account those perpetrating abuses and to deter future violence. The CRP, a militarized police unit involved in multiple...


DOS-CHN offers new grant application process starting March 21

U.S. Mission to China Public Engagement Grants grant opened on March 21.


Meeks Issues Statement on the Determination of Genocide Against the Rohingya

News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement regarding Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s announcement that the Burmese military committed genocide and crimes against humanity against the Rohingya people...


Release: On March 21, the United States, Australia, and Japan participated in the third OECD-hosted Blue Dot Network Executive Consultation Group (ECG) meeting. The OECD, through technical support funded by the Blue Dot Network Steering Committee, organized the ECG to convene representatives from the private sector, civil society, and academia to advise on the design and implementation of this infrastructure initiative.


Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Phee’s Travel to Chad

News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will visit N’Djamena, Chad, March 20-22 for bilateral meetings. Assistant Secretary Phee will meet with the President of the Transitional Military Council Mahamat Déby and other senior officials to highlight the importance of an inclusive national ...


News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate the Tunisian people on the 66th anniversary of their nation’s independence and the 11th anniversary of the Tunisian revolution.


DOS-CHN offers new grant application process starting March 21

U.S. Mission China Public Diplomacy Small Grants grant opened on March 21.


DOS-GEO grant application closes on May 1

University Research Development Program grant opened on March 21.