Washington, DC - We are very concerned about the increasing restrictions on freedom of expression and freedom of association in Ecuador, particularly the Ecuadorian government’s September 8 decision to initiate legal steps intended to dissolve the press freedom of the non-governmental organizational Fundamedios.

Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of State is proud to announce Global Diaspora Week (GDW), which will run from October 11-17, 2015, and calls for the Department, organizations, and individuals to participate by hosting diaspora-related events and activities around the world.

Washington, DC - The Department of State has designated Algerian citizen Abu Ubaydah Yusuf al-Anabi as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist under Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, which targets terrorists and those providing support to terrorists or acts of terrorism. As a result of the designation, all property subject to U.S. jurisdiction in which al-Anabi has any interest is blocked and U.S. persons are prohibited from engaging in transactions with him or to his benefit.

Washington, DC - The Department of State has designated Yahya Sinwar, Rawhi Mushtaha, and Muhammed Deif as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) under Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, which targets terrorists and those providing support to terrorists or acts of terrorism.

Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of the President of the United States and the American people, I send best wishes to the people and government of Tajikistan as you celebrate your 24th Independence Day on September 9.

Washington, DC - Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Michele Thoren Bond will visit the United Kingdom September 8-10, 2015. While there, she will participate in the Five Country Conference (FCC), a consortium of government immigration agencies including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, whose cooperation enables collaborative projects and information sharing among member countries.