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Nigeria and Rwanda: First African Nations Sign the Artemis Accords
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Haiti National Day

News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the Haitian people as you commemorate your country’s long history of independence and celebrate the start of a new year.
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Sudan National Day

Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I join the people of Sudan in commemorating 67 years of independence. I admire the courage of those Sudanese who have time and again demanded that their voices be heard and that their leaders deliver freedom, peace, and justice. I join the people of Sudan in mourning the loss of life this past year not only in pro-democracy protests, but also intercommunal violence.
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Sudan National Day

News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I join the people of Sudan in commemorating 67 years of independence. I admire the courage of those Sudanese who have time and again demanded that their voices be heard and that their leaders deliver freedom, peace, and justice. I join the people of Sudan in mourning the loss of life this past year not only in pro-democracy protests, but also intercommunal violence.
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Haiti National Day

Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the Haitian people as you commemorate your country’s long history of independence and celebrate the start of a new year.
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Blinken: Latest sanctions underscore 'the Kremlin must end its brutal campaign against Ukraine'

Ten organizations associated with the Russian Navy have been sanctioned by the United States as a result of the Russian Navy's acts of aggression in Ukrainian ports.
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9 notices published in week ending Dec. 24 by State Department

There were nine notices published by the State Department in week ending Dec. 24, according to the Federal Register.
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The Passing of His Holiness Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus

Release: The United States mourns the passing of His Holiness Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus - a holy man, witness to faith, and once Shepherd of the Catholic faithful.
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Blinken: U.S. will work every day 'to bring home Americans who are wrongfully detained'

On the fourth anniversary of Paul Whelan’s detention in Russia, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he is committed to bringing him and all U.S. hostages and wrongful detainees home.
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The Passing of His Holiness Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus

Release: The United States mourns the passing of His Holiness Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus - a holy man, witness to faith, and once Shepherd of the Catholic faithful.
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The Passing of His Holiness Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus

News Release: The United States mourns the passing of His Holiness Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus - a holy man, witness to faith, and once Shepherd of the Catholic faithful.
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Blinken: Taliban's ban 'will disrupt vital and life-saving assistance to millions'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Taliban’s ban on women delivering humanitarian aid in Afghanistan will disrupt vital and life-saving assistance to millions.
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Recognizing Foreign Policy Advisors for their Work in 2022

Release: With the United States and the world facing increasingly complex political and security challenges, it is more important than ever before to build cross-cutting networks that bridge the gap between the worlds of diplomacy and defense. This is especially true as many emerging challenges - from building...
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Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day
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DRL Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL FY22 DPRK Increasing Access to Information Programs – Statements of Interest

DRL Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL FY22 DPRK Increasing Access to Information Programs – Statements of Interest
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DRL Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL FY22 DPRK Human Rights and Accountability Programs – Statements of Interest

DRL Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL FY22 DPRK Human Rights and Accountability Programs – Statements of Interest
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DRL FY22 China Programs – Statements of Interest

DRL FY22 China Programs – Statements of Interest
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Judgment in the Appeal of Dominic Ongwen at the International Criminal Court

Judgment in the Appeal of Dominic Ongwen at the International Criminal Court
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Tenth Anniversary of Lao Civil Society Leader Sombath Somphone’s Disappearance

Tenth Anniversary of Lao Civil Society Leader Sombath Somphone’s Disappearance
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Remarks at Human Rights Day Event Presenting the Global Treasure Award to Amal Clooney

Remarks at Human Rights Day Event Presenting the Global Treasure Award to Amal Clooney
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