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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of the Republic of Korea
Human Rights Human Rights Council News
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of the Republic of Korea
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of the Republic of Korea
The United States welcomes the delegation from the Republic of Korea. We applaud the Republic of Korea for promoting good governance and human rights globally and have enjoyed working together as members of the HRC…
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Benin
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Benin
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Benin
The United States welcomes the delegation of Benin and values our countries’ cooperation on the Human Rights Council.  
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Joint Statement on Syria
Geneva International Security News
Joint Statement on Syria
Joint Statement on Syria
We reaffirmed our steadfast support for UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen’s efforts to reach a political solution to the Syrian conflict in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2254.
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Guatemala
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Guatemala
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Guatemala
We commend Guatemala’s steps to address human trafficking.  We remain concerned that judicial independence is threatened by corruption in nominee selections, intimidation of prosecutors investigating corruption, and impunity for threats and attacks against journalists and…
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Peru
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Peru
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Peru
We commend Peru for its follow-up to the Lima Commitment on combatting government corruption.  We are concerned by violence associated with the December 2022 political protests and by threats to press freedom, including legislative proposals…
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Ghana
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Ghana
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Ghana
We commend Ghana for its leadership role on security and democracy in the region.  We remain concerned about the pace of anti-corruption and justice reform efforts.
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U.S. Statement at the 2023 Session of the Conference on Disarmament   
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U.S. Statement at the 2023 Session of the Conference on Disarmament   
U.S. Statement at the 2023 Session of the Conference on Disarmament   
Like many delegations, we are frustrated with the inability of the CD to make progress on its agenda. The United States, along with other Nuclear-Weapon States, has a special responsibility in keeping this forum and…
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Gabon
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Gabon
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Gabon
We value the cooperation of the United States and Gabon on the Human Rights Council and we commend Gabon for the decriminalization of same-sex relations between consenting adults and for its efforts to advance gender…
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Argentina
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Argentina
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Argentina
We commend Argentina on its continuing efforts to address hundreds of criminal cases related to atrocities committed under the military dictatorship from 1976 to 1983.  
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State Department Press Releases

Latest news from the Department of State

Sanctioning Senior Paraguayan Officials for Corruption
January 26, 2023

Sanctioning Senior Paraguayan Officials for Corruption

Sanctioning Senior Paraguayan Officials for Corruption

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Countering the Wagner Group and Degrading Russia’s War Efforts in Ukraine
January 26, 2023

Countering the Wagner Group and Degrading Russia’s War Efforts in Ukraine

Countering the Wagner Group and Degrading Russia’s War Efforts in Ukraine

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Actions to Counter Wagner and Degrade Russia’s War Efforts in Ukraine
January 26, 2023

Actions to Counter Wagner and Degrade Russia’s War Efforts in Ukraine

Actions to Counter Wagner and Degrade Russia’s War Efforts in Ukraine

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PEPFAR: 20 years of impact
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PEPFAR: 20 years of impact

January 24, 2023

The U.S. global AIDS relief initiative known as PEPFAR has helped millions of people since it was created in 2003. Learn more about it.