Imperial Valley News Center
Conviction of Maldives Supreme Court Justices and Former President
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Washington, DC - The United States is deeply dismayed by reports that former Maldivian President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, Supreme Court Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed, and Supreme Court Justice Ali Hameed have been sentenced to prison without being afforded necessary procedural protections, including a fair trial with the opportunity to call defense witnesses and have defense counsel. This outcome casts serious doubt on the commitment of the Government of Maldives to the rule of law and calls into question its willingness to permit a free and fair presidential election in September that reflects the will of the Maldivian people.
On the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: "On behalf of the U.S. Department of State, I extend my best wishes to our Muslim friends and partners celebrating Eid al-Fitr.
United States and Cuba Hold Seventh Bilateral Commission Meeting
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Washington, DC - The United States and Cuba held the seventh Bilateral Commission meeting in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, June 14. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs John Creamer led the U.S. delegation. The Cuban delegation was led by Carlos Fernandez de Cossio, the Foreign Ministry’s Director General for U.S. Affairs.
Sixth Meeting of the Law Enforcement Coordination Group Focused on Countering Hizballah's Terrorist Activities in the Americas
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Quito, Ecuador - The United States and Europol convened the Law Enforcement Coordination Group (LECG) on countering Hizballah’s Terrorist and Illicit Activities on June 13-14 in Quito, Ecuador. This session was also held under the auspices of Ameripol, with a number of its members participating.
Arrest of Iranian Human Rights Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh
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Washington, DC - We are deeply concerned by reports that Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has been arrested again. Ms. Sotoudeh was reportedly arrested today at her home and taken to Evin Prison, the notorious prison the U.S. Department of Treasury designated last month in connection with its involvement in the Government of Iran’s human rights abuses. Ms. Sotoudeh most recently represented women unjustly detained for protesting Iran’s mandatory hijab law.
Defendants Settle Allegations They Deceived Consumers Through Get-Rich-Quick Scheme
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Washington, DC - Operators of a get-rich-quick scheme have agreed to a permanent ban on marketing or selling certain types of software as part of settlements with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations that the defendants deceived consumers by falsely claiming they could earn big money working online by using products marketed as “secret codes.”
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