Secretary Clinton in Burma

Press Availability, Nay Pyi Taw, Burma

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2011-12-01

SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon, and – mingalaba, is that how you say it? Yeah? How? QUESTION: Mingalaba. SECRETARY CLINTON: Mingalaba. Thank you. Let me start by saying that I want... Read More

World AIDS Day 2011

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2011-12-01

Today we pay tribute to the millions of lives lost and families affected by HIV/AIDS. We also recognize the brave individuals living with HIV who carry the burden of this... Read More

LGBT Legislation in the Russian Federation - Statement to OSCE Permanent Council

Ambassador Ian Kelly, U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)

2011-12-01

We are deeply concerned by proposed local legislation in the Russian Federation that would severely restrict freedoms of expression and assembly for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and... Read More

Statement by Ambassador Susan E. Rice on World AIDS Day

United Nations, New York

U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Susan E. Rice

2011-12-01

On World AIDS Day, we honor heroes in the fight against HIV/AIDS and join in remembrance with those who have lost loved ones. Above all, we reaffirm our commitment to... Read More

Secretary Clinton on Egyptian Elections

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2011-11-30

Yesterday, Egypt concluded the first two-day round of voting in its historic transition to democracy. I congratulate the Egyptian people for a peaceful, successful start to their election process. Egyptians... Read More

United States Welcomes the Funding of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon

U.S. Department of State Deputy Spokesperson Mark C. Toner

2011-11-30

The United States welcomes the announcement by Prime Minister Mikati that he has ordered the transfer of Lebanon’s financial commitment to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. The Special Tribunal’s work... Read More

Turkish Sanctions Against Syria

Spokesman Tommy Vietor, National Security Council, The White House

2011-11-30

We commend the Turkish government for its announcement of economic sanctions and other measures against the Syrian regime. The leadership shown by Turkey in response to the brutality and violation... Read More

Interview with Special Envoy Hannah Rosenthal and Special Representative Farah Pandith on 2011 Hours Against Hate

Here on Earth: Radio Without Borders, Wisconsin Public Radio

Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Hannah Rosenthal and Farah Pandith Special Representative for Muslim Communities

2011-11-29

Listen to the broadcast by Here on Earth: Radio Without Borders. JEAN FERACA, HOST: And indeed they didn't. US Special Envoy Hannah Rosenthal and her Muslim counterpart Farah Pandith speaking... Read More

Release of the Commission of Inquiry Report on the Human Rights Situation in Syria

U.S. Mission to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva, Switzerland

U.S. Representative to the Human Rights Council Ambassador Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe

2011-11-28

The United States welcomes the release this morning of the report by the independent international Commission of Inquiry on Syria. We commend the hard work and resourcefulness of the Commission... Read More

Statement by Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on the Report of the Syria Commission of Inquiry

U.S. Mission to the United Nations, New York, NY

U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Susan E. Rice

2011-11-28

The United States welcomes the report of the independent international commission of inquiry on Syria, which documents the Asad regime’s ruthless, depraved campaign against its own people. The details are... Read More

Ambassador-at-Large on Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues Stephen J. Rapp

2011-11-28

As Prepared For Delivery This is my third visit this year to Bangladesh to learn about your International Crimes Tribunal and to offer ideas to ensure that the trials it... Read More

U.S. Reaffirms its Deep and Abiding Commitment to International Humanitarian Law at ICRC Conference

Statement by Harold Hongju Koh, Legal Adviser, United States Department of State

31st International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva Switzerland

2011-11-28

Good afternoon. On behalf of the United States Government, I thank the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies—especially Federation President... Read More

Secretary Clinton on Moroccan Elections

Washington, DC

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2011-11-26

I congratulate the Moroccan people on the successful completion of Friday's parliamentary elections where millions of Moroccans went to the polls to elect their new political leaders. Now, working with... Read More

United States Condemns the Verdict in the Case of Ales Byalyatski

U.S. Embassy Press Release

Minsk, Belarus

2011-11-25

The United States strongly condemns the selective prosecution and conviction of Belarusian human rights activist Ales Byalyatski. We again call on the Government of Belarus to release Byalyatski and all... Read More

White House Statement on Recent Developments in Egypt

We believe that Egypt’s transition to democracy must continue, with elections proceeding expeditiously, and all necessary measures taken to ensure security and prevent intimidation.

The White House, Office of the Press Secretary

2011-11-25

Since the start of the Arab Spring, the United States has spoken out for a set of core principles that have guided our response to events, including opposition to the... Read More

Secretary Clinton on the Formation of New Libyan Cabinet

Washington, DC

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2011-11-23

The formation of a new cabinet by the Transitional National Council is a significant step in Libya’s transition to a true democracy that is inclusive and representative of all Libyans. ... Read More

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s Travel to the Republic of Korea and Burma

Washington, DC

U.S. Department of State Deputy Spokesperson Mark C. Toner

2011-11-23

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will travel to the Republic of Korea and Burma, November 30 - December 2, 2011. Secretary Clinton will travel to Busan, Republic of Korea... Read More

Secretary Clinton on the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry Report

Washington, DC

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2011-11-23

The United States welcomes the release of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry (BICI) report, and we commend King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa’s initiative in commissioning it. Our countries have... Read More

President Obama on the GCC-brokered Agreement in Yemen

Statement by President Obama on the Signing of the GCC-Brokered Agreement in Yemen

The White House Office of the Press Secretary

2011-11-23

I welcome today’s action by the Yemeni government and the opposition to sign a political agreement brokered by the Gulf Cooperation Council to form a government of national unity within... Read More

Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Bahrain

We believe the Commission’s report and subsequent steps taken to implement its recommendations can serve as a foundation for advancing reconciliation and reform.

The White House, Office of the Press Secretary

2011-11-23

We welcome today’s report by the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry, which provides a thorough and independent assessment of events in Bahrain since protests first erupted in February. King Hamad’s... Read More