“For all we know about the impact conflict has on women and girls, there is so much that never cracks the surface,” said Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield.
The regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria has failed to heed the lessons of Iraq. Syrian Arab Armed Forces and pro-Assad paramilitary forces have conducted more than 300 chemical attacks against the civilian population.
“The Indo-Pacific is the region where much of the history of the 21st century will be written,” said Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink.
Secretary Blinken said that "only the Haitian people should determine their own future - not anyone else. But all of us ... CARICOM, the United States, our other partners – we can help."
For a government that claims it has no interest in producing a nuclear weapon, the Iranian regime has been and is engaging in nuclear-related activities that demand an explanation.
“On March 6, Russia’s strikes against the port city of Odesa were another stark reminder of how Russia is unleashing daily, destructive attacks against Ukraine’s people and infrastructure,” said Ambassador Wood.
"Today's actions represent a tangible step forward in discouraging the misuse of commercial surveillance tools, which increasingly present a security risk to the United States and our citizens," said Treasury Under Secretary Nelson.
"We call on the South Sudanese government to immediately investigate the death of the two peacekeepers and hold those responsible accountable," said USUN Ambassador Wood.
“Despite decades of progress, in far too many places around the world, the rights of women and girls are still under attack, holding back entire communities,” said President Joe Biden.
Secretary Blinken urged "the government of Zimbabwe to move toward more open and democratic governance, including addressing corruption and protecting human rights, so all Zimbabweans can prosper.”
"[T]he PRC interfered in lawful Philippine maritime operations and in Philippine vessels’ exercise of high-seas freedom of navigation,” said State Department Spokesperson Miller.
“The United States is gravely concerned by the rise in violence against civilians in northern and eastern Burkina Faso in late February,” said State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
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