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November 17, 2020
Designation of Al-Shabaab Leaders
Today, the State Department has designated Abdullahi Osman Mohamed and Maalim Ayman, senior leaders of al-Shabaab, the Somalia-based al-Qa’ida affiliate, as Specially Designated Global Terrorists.
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November 17, 2020
Attack on Eritrea
The U.S. strongly condemns the attack carried out by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front. We urge the TPLF and the Ethiopian authorities to take immediate steps to de-escalate the conflict, restore peace, and protect civilians.
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November 15, 2020
Anniversary of Protests in Iran
One year after the brutal crackdown that killed up to 1,500 Iranians, the regime continues to ignore the rights of the Iranian people as thousands remain in prison where they are reportedly subjected to torture.
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