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July 21, 2021

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  • July 23, 2021

    Humanitarian Assistance for Iraq

    The U.S. is pleased to announce nearly $155 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Iraq as well as Iraqi refugees in the region and generous communities hosting them.

  • July 22, 2021

    Sanctioning Cuban Security Forces

    The U.S. will continue to promote accountability for the Cuban regime’s human rights abuses. In response to the violent repression of peaceful protestors, we have imposed sanctions against Cuban security forces and the head of the Cuban military.

  • July 20, 2021

    Announcement of Unity Government in Haiti

    The U.S. welcomes efforts by Haiti’s political leadership to come together in choosing an interim Prime Minister and a unity cabinet to chart a path forward in the wake of the heinous assassination of Jovenel Moïse.

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