Human Rights Council

State Department on Regime Violence in Syria

We condemn the Syrian military’s escalation of violence in Homs, Daraa and other cities prior to the deployment of […]

Ambassador Donahoe Takes Questions from the Press at Syria Special Session – Transcript

As you know, this is the third time that we’ve had to call an urgent session to address the […]

Ambassador Donahoe’s Statement at HRC Special Session on Syria

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For the third time this year, we join a special session to make clear the international community’s grave concerns […]

Release of the Commission of Inquiry Report on the Human Rights Situation in Syria

Amb Donahoe: This report amplifies an already growing chorus of international condemnation and call for action. It is clear […]

U.S. Official on Reinstatement of Libya to Human Rights Council

We see a future in Libya with a new government that responds to the democratic aspirations of the Libyan […]

Ambassador Rice: Libya’s Reinstatement a Significant Achievement for Human Rights Council

Today’s reinstatement is a significant achievement for the Human Rights Council, which demonstrated commendable leadership in requesting Libya’s suspension. […]