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Ambassador: Vacant | Charge d'Affaires: Vacant | Background Notes | USAID Page

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Date: 01/20/2009 Description: Blue envelope icon, used for email subscriptions. State Dept Photo

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Kimberley Process
(Nov. 10): In light of serious concerns about Zimbabwe’s compliance with the Kimberley Process (KP) rough diamond certification scheme, we await full and expeditious implementation of the stringent controls that were agreed at the KP Plenary in Swakopmund, Nambia on November 5 for exports of rough diamonds from Zimbabwe’s Marange fields. Press Statement

Guinea: Travel Restrictions
On October 23, 2009, the United States imposed restrictions on travel to the United States by certain members of the military junta and the government, as well as other individuals who support policies or actions that undermine the restoration of democracy and the rule of law in Guinea. - Press Statement

UNSC to Adopt Resolution to Protect Women in Conflict Situations
(Sept. 30): Resolution 1325, adopted in 2000, requires parties in conflict to respect women’s rights and support their participation in peace negotiations and post-conflict reconstruction. Resolution 1820, adopted in 2008, establishes a clear link between maintaining international peace and security and preventing and responding to the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war. Fact Sheet