Keeping The Press Free In Bangladesh

Bangladeshi newspaper editor Mahmudur Rahman, center, is brought to a court following his arrest in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Thursday, April 11, 2013.

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05/19/2013
The United States regards freedom of expression, and the independent media as a subset, as a critical component of democracy. More
May 2013
May 19, 2013

Audio Davies On North Korea

Easing tension and making diplomatic progress will come when North Korea begins to live up to its obligations.

May 18, 2013

Audio Afghanistan - U.S. Bilateral Commission

The U.S. and Afghanistan have made progress on implementing security, political, and economic transitions.

Audio Burns At The Community Of Democracies

The Community of Democracies needs to continue its transformation into a body of action.

May 15, 2013

Iran And North Korea: Dangers To Non-Proliferation

U.S. concerns were echoed by strong statements from other delegations.

May 12, 2013

Audio U.S. Sees Progress Against Malaria

Today, some 3 billion people live in areas where malaria is transmitted.

May 11, 2013

Audio Time To Free Salijon Abdurakhmanov

Salijon Abdurakhmanov, an Uzbek journalist who was sentenced to ten years in prison in 2008 on dubious drug charges.

May 10, 2013

Audio Uighur Journalist And Repression In China

Memetjan Abdulla, former editor of the state-run China National Radio’s Uighur Service, was sentenced to life in prison in 2009.

May 08, 2013

Audio Vietnam Human Rights Day 2013

Vietnam Human Rights Day to highlight our nation’s support for promoting and protecting basic, internationally-recognized freedoms.

Audio Encouraging Further Democratic Reforms In Burma

The United States has taken steps to encourage Burma’s progress in becoming a more open and democratic nation.

May 07, 2013

Audio Kerry On 21st Century Pacific Partnership

President Barack Obama made a smart and a strategic commitment to rebalance the United States' interests and investments in Asia.

May 04, 2013

Audio Security Cooperation Part Of Asia Rebalance

“Our commitment is strong and enduring, because, as a Pacific nation, the United States’ prosperity and security are inherently tied."

May 2013

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