Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC January 4, 2018 The Department of State has designated Muhammad al-Ghazali, Abukar Ali Adan, and Wanas al-Faqih as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) under Section 1(b) of Executive Order (E.O.) 13224. These … read more
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC January 4, 2018 In far too many places around the globe, people continue to be persecuted, unjustly prosecuted, or imprisoned for exercising their right to freedom of religion or belief. Today, a … read more
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC January 4, 2018 We continue to monitor closely the protests and violence in Iran. The Iranian people have been expressing their desire for dignified treatment, an end to corruption, improved transparency, and … read more
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC January 3, 2018 Ultramarathon legend Dean Karnazes will travel to Peru, January 6–15, as a U.S. Department of State Sports Envoy. Karnazes will engage Peruvian communities, including some of the country’s top … read more
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC January 2, 2018 On behalf of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to President Htin Kyaw and the people of Myanmar on the occasion of Myanmar’s Independence Day … read more