"The U.S. and China have set up a joint Counternarcotics Working Group to collaborate on policy making and on law enforcement, and to share technical expertise," said Secretary Blinken.
According to a recent USAID report, “in the fisheries sector, structural inequalities and harmful social norms put women and girls in vulnerable situations, where they may be affected by and exposed to violence and abuse.”
"To prevent further escalation in Syria and neighboring countries, the United States will continue to work with our diplomatic partners towards resolving all the tensions in the region," said Ambassador Wood.
Toomaj Salehi’s death sentence is “another example of the Iranian regime’s horrific and pervasive human rights abuses,” said State Department Deputy Spokesperson Patel.
"Even though our human rights are universal, they are far from universally respected, and the United States recognizes that standing up for these rights is often dangerous," said Ambassador Robert Gilchrist.
Since the beginning of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, precipitated by Hamas’ terrorist attack October 7, the United States has been leading efforts to get humanitarian assistance into Gaza to alleviate the suffering of innocent Palestinians.
April 25 is World Malaria Day, an annual observance in recognition of global efforts to control the disease. Malaria is a serious but treatable and preventable illness that nonetheless kills too many of its victims.
“The United States renews its call on Libyan political leaders to commit to participate in the UN-facilitated talks,” said Ambassador Robert Wood, U.S. Alternative Representative for Special Political Affairs at the United Nations.
The return of the hostages and a ceasefire allowing for a much-needed increase of humanitarian aid to Gaza seem tragically distant after Hamas once again refused to agree to a proposal hammered out by U.S., Egyptian, and Qatari mediators.
As the U.S. Treasury Department takes steps to cut off terrorist groups and other malign actors from the traditional financial system, terrorists and others are looking for additional ways to move resources, said U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary Adewale Adeyemo.
The Houthis’ attacks in the Red Sea continue to be alarming and undermine the prospects for peace in Yemen, declared Ambassador Robert Wood , U.S. Alternative Representative for Special Political Affairs at the United Nations.
Iran's April 13, attack on Israel was "unprecedented in its scope and in its scale," said Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
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