South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius denied parole

South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius denied parole

Authorities found Oscar Pistorius had not served enough time for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp to qualify for release. Her…

Second Meeting of the Countering Transnational Terrorism Forum

Second Meeting of the Countering Transnational Terrorism Forum

Office of the Spokesperson The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Justice convened the second meeting of…

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Session On “Advancing Democracy and Internet Freedom in a Digital Age” Summit for Democracy

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Session On “Advancing Democracy and Internet Freedom in a Digital Age” Summit for Democracy

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. Washington Convention Center MS MESERVE:  Thank you, Secretary Blinken.  To build a more…

Secretary Antony J. Blinken on Advancing Technology for Democracy

Secretary Antony J. Blinken on Advancing Technology for Democracy

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. Washington Convention Center SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thank you.  Well, good afternoon, everyone.  Jeanne, thank…

US Vice President Kamala Harris lauds Tanzania’s new democratic path

US Vice President Kamala Harris lauds Tanzania’s new democratic path

Harris is on a three-nation trip to Africa, the latest push by the United States to deepen its engagement with…

Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to New York City

Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to New York City

Office of the Spokesperson Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to…

Declaration of the Summit for Democracy

Declaration of the Summit for Democracy

Office of the Spokesperson Today, President Biden and the leaders of Costa Rica, the Netherlands, the Republic of Korea, and…

Department Press Briefing – March 28, 2023

Department Press Briefing – March 28, 2023

Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson Washington, D.C. 2:05 p.m. EDT MR PATEL: Good afternoon. I have two very brief things…

Supporting Human Rights Defenders: U.S. Department of State’s and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Top Achievements during the Summit for Democracy’s Year of Action

Supporting Human Rights Defenders: U.S. Department of State’s and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Top Achievements during the Summit for Democracy’s Year of Action

Office of the Spokesperson Following the first Summit for Democracy in December 2021, the United States engaged in a series…

Secretary Antony J. Blinken at “The Status of Women is the Status of Democracy” Event

Secretary Antony J. Blinken at “The Status of Women is the Status of Democracy” Event

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Washington, DC Dean Acheson Auditorium SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to…

Secretary Antony J. Blinken  At a Virtual Panel Session on “A Just and Lasting Peace in Ukraine”

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Virtual Panel Session on “A Just and Lasting Peace in Ukraine”

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, everyone.  Thank you all…

Joint 10-Year Plans for the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability

Joint 10-Year Plans for the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability

Office of the Spokesperson The following is being released jointly by the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of…

US Vice President Kamala Harris kicks off Africa trip

US Vice President Kamala Harris kicks off Africa trip

Vice President Kamala Harris arrived to cheers in the Ghanaian capital on Sunday, the first leg in her weeklong trip…

South Africa:: ‚Facebook rapist‘ not dead, escaped jail instead

South Africa:: ‚Facebook rapist‘ not dead, escaped jail instead

Last year, South African authorities thought convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester had set himself alight in a prison cell…

S. Africa: ‚Facebook rapist‘ flees, burnt body left in cell

S. Africa: ‚Facebook rapist‘ flees, burnt body left in cell

Last year, South African authorities believed that convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester set himself alight in a prison cell…