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U.S. Concerns with Proposed Egyptian Civil Society Law
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- Created on Friday, 31 May 2013 15:43
- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - The United States is concerned by the civil society draft law submitted by the Egyptian Presidency to the Shura Council. After holding consultations with local stakeholders and international experts, the government requested and received constructive recommendations for revisions to the bill, and we note that some improvements were made from earlier drafts.
U.S. Welcomes Invitation for Colombia and Latvia to Launch OECD Accession
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- Created on Thursday, 30 May 2013 13:43
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Washington, DC - Today the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) announced that it will enter into accession discussions with Colombia and Latvia this year.
United States Takes Action to Facilitate Communications by the Iranian People and Targets Iranian Government Censorship
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- Created on Thursday, 30 May 2013 13:34
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Washington, DC - The United States is taking a number of coordinated actions today that target persons contributing to human rights abuses in Iran and enhance the ability of the Iranian people to access communication technology.
Proliferation Security Initiative 10th Anniversary High-Level Political Meeting Outcomes
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- Created on Tuesday, 28 May 2013 16:44
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Warsaw, Poland - Today, the United States, Poland, and 70 other partner states of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI), and three international organizations marked the Tenth Anniversary of the PSI with a High-Level Political Meeting in Warsaw. Acting Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller led the U.S. delegation to the event.
Terrorist Attacks in Niger
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- Created on Friday, 24 May 2013 19:24
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Washington, DC - State Department: "The United States condemns in the strongest terms the vicious terrorist attacks on a Nigerien army facility in Agadez and a uranium mining facility, operated by a French company, in Arlit on May 23.
Department of State Hosts EMPOWER Conference to Advance Disability Rights Worldwide
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- Created on Monday, 20 May 2013 20:57
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces the first EMPOWER Conference on disability inclusive diplomacy. The EMPOWER program is a series of two-way exchanges aimed at bolstering the rights of persons with disabilities around the world. Persons with disabilities have the same rights as non-disabled persons, and must be provided access, opportunity, inclusion, and full participation on an equal basis with others.
State of Emergency and Fighting in Northern Nigeria
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- Created on Friday, 17 May 2013 19:55
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "The United States is deeply concerned about the fighting in northeastern Nigeria following President Jonathan’s declaration of a state of emergency in the Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states.
Morocco: Combating Terrorism With Opportunity
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- Created on Friday, 17 May 2013 08:22
- Written by NAPSI
Washington, DC (NAPSI) - While some think of North Africa as a region of turmoil and unrest half a world away, one nation has emerged as a leader, demonstrating a commitment to cooperation and regional security that can ultimately benefit the interests of theU.S.
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