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November 30, 2021
U.S. Delegation Meeting with Taliban Representatives
U.S. officials expressed concern regarding allegations of human rights abuses and urged the Taliban to protect the rights of all Afghans, uphold and enforce general amnesty, and take additional steps to form an inclusive and representative government.
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November 30, 2021
Announcement of Visa Restrictions Against Cuban Officials
The State Department has imposed visa restrictions on nine Cuban officials implicated in attempts to silence the voices of the Cuban people through repression and unjust detentions.
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November 30, 2021
The International Aid Transparency Initiative
The U.S. celebrates the tenth anniversary of becoming a signatory to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), marking a sustained, whole-of-government commitment to increasing the transparency of U.S. foreign assistance data.
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