"We now have confirmed reports from Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights of summary executions of children at the hands of M23," said Ambassador Shea.
“The persistence of conflict impedes economic development and dissuades U.S. businesses from investing in both Rwanda and the DRC - a loss for the region and the American people,” said Spokesperson Bruce.
"Fuel smuggling is leading to a massive transfer of wealth out of Libya," said Ambassador Shea. "For the welfare of the Libyan people, this theft and corruption must be addressed."
“Countering ISIS and other terrorist groups around the world is a top priority for the Trump Administration,” said Ambassador Shea.
"I will be cutting off all future funding to South Africa until a full investigation of this situation has been completed!” said President Trump.
The change to USAID “is not about ending foreign aid,” said Secretary Rubio. “It’s about structuring it in a way that furthers the national interest of the United States.”
"The people of South Sudan deserve peace, freedom to participate in civic and political processes, and a government responsive to their needs," said Ambassador Kelley.
In a statement, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the airstrikes were undertaken in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia and targeted ISIS-Somalia operatives in the Golis mountains.
The United States and the G7 "strongly condemn the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and in particular, the capture of Minova, Saké and Goma."
“The horrific acts of violence committed by the SAF and the RSF must end,” said Ambassador Shea. “It is long past time to halt the killing, and to empower the Sudanese people in their pursuit of a peaceful and prosperous future.”
“We serve together at a dangerous time,” said Defense Secretary Hegseth. “Together we will accomplish the President’s mission to deter war, and if necessary, defeat and destroy our enemies.”
“We call for an immediate ceasefire and end to this fighting. Rwanda must withdraw troops from the DRC. Rwanda and the DRC must return to the negotiating table and work toward a sustainable, peaceful solution,” said Ambassador Shea.
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