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February 12, 2021

State Department Daily Press Briefing

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  • February 14, 2021

    Turkish Citizens Killed in Iraq

    The U.S. deplores the death of Turkish citizens in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. We stand with our NATO Ally Turkey and extend our condolences to the families of those lost in the recent fighting.

  • February 12, 2021

    Revocation of the Terrorist Designations of Ansarallah

    The revocations are intended to ensure that relevant U.S. policies do not impede assistance to those already suffering what has been called the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Ansarallah leaders remain sanctioned.

  • February 11, 2021

    Designating Officials in Connection with the Military Coup in Burma

    On February 1, the Burmese military detained a broad cross-section of civilian government leadership. We join partners, allies, and others across the world in condemning the military’s actions.

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