Washington, DC - The United States is gravely concerned by the political and security situation in Burundi and condemns the killing in Bujumbura yesterday of Welly Nzitonda, the son of human rights activist Pierre Claver Mbonimpa. We extend our deepest condolences to Pierre Mbonimpa, whose son-in-law was murdered in October, and who himself has been jailed and shot in recent months.

Washington, DC - Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa Thomas Perriello will travel to Burundi November 8-11 to express urgent concerns over the political and security crisis there. He will communicate the U.S. government’s alarm at violence by government and non-government actors inside of Burundi, and the recent dangerous rhetoric by the Burundian government surrounding the expiration of President Nkurunziza’s five-day ultimatum to turn over all illegal arms. He will also call for all parties to exercise maximum restraint and to follow through on commitments to dialogue.

Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of the United Republic of Tanzania on their presidential and parliamentary elections, reaffirming Tanzania’s strong democratic record.

Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I would like to congratulate the people of the Kingdom of Cambodia as you celebrate the 62nd anniversary of your nation’s independence this November 9.

Washington, DC - In advance of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP21), U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change Todd Stern is traveling, November 6–11, to Paris.

Washington, DC - Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Scott Nathan will travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar, November 9–13. On November 9, while in the UAE, he will join a delegation of senior U.S. officials at the Dubai Air Show. The Honorable Deborah Lee James, Secretary of the Air Force, will head the U.S. delegation.