The United States is committed to defending religious freedom around the world, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said. “Religious freedom, like every human right, is universal,” Blinken said May 12, announcing the release of the State Department’s
2020 Report on International Religious Freedom . “All people, everywhere, are entitled to it no matter where they live, what they believe, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News | Tags: China, freedom of religion, Secretary Blinken, Uyghurs
The United States is imposing consequences on the Russian government for cyber intrusions, attempted election interference and other “reckless” conduct against the United States and its allies. More than 20 countries issued statements expressing solidarity with or support for the United States. President Biden in an April 15
executive order strengthening sanctions authority called Russia’s behavior — ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 April, 2021 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News | Tags: nato, President Biden, Russia sanctions, Secretary Blinken
The United States and international partners are imposing sanctions against senior People’s Republic of China officials for serious human rights abuses against Uyghurs in Xinjiang. On March 22, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the Global Magnitsky sanctions issued in concert with Canada, the United Kingdom and the European Union against top officials with two ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 April, 2021 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News | Tags: Sanctions, Secretary Blinken, Uyghurs
The United States is working with international partners to defend human rights worldwide as authoritarian regimes step up repression amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Standing for people’s freedom and dignity honors America’s most sacred values,” Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said March 30, announcing the release of the
2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices . “At our best, we stand for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 April, 2021 | Topics: Health Issues, History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News | Tags: China, freedom of religion, Secretary Blinken, Uyghurs
ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SECRETARY BLINKEN: (In progress) and thank you, Dr. Ballour, both for the lifesaving service you performed for your fellow Syrians amidst the most harrowing circumstances, and for your powerful, determined efforts to bring the experiences of the Syrian people to the world – and to push for their rights ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 March, 2021 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Secretary Blinken, Syria
The United States will embrace its role as a world leader and rally international partners to take on pressing global challenges. In his first major speech, March 3, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Biden administration’s foreign policy will reflect American values, including a commitment to democracy, human rights and the rule of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 March, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: international cooperation, international security, Secretary Blinken
ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FOREIGN SECRETARY RAAB: Thank you, Your Excellency Mr. Jerandi, for your contribution. And I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State for the United States. Over to you, sir. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Dominic, thank you very much, and it’s very good to be ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 February, 2021 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News | Tags: COVID-19, Secretary Blinken, Vaccine
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 2 February, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, News from Washington, Video | Tags: China, Secretary Blinken
