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July 9, 2020
U.S. Commends Indonesia’s Response to Rohingya Refugees
We applaud Indonesia’s humanitarian actions with respect to this vulnerable population and for serving as a leader within ASEAN on this pressing issue. It sets a strong example for countries in the region and the entire international community.
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July 9, 2020
U.S. Imposes Sanctions and Visa Restrictions in Response to Abuses in Xinjiang
The U.S. is taking action today against the horrific and systematic abuses in Xinjiang and calls on all nations who share our concerns about the CCP’s attacks on human rights and fundamental freedoms to join us in condemning this behavior.
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July 9, 2020
Allegations of Human Rights Violations and Abuses in the Sahel
The U.S. is deeply concerned by the growing number of allegations of human rights violations and abuses perpetrated by state security forces in the Sahel. We urge the G5 Sahel governments to follow through on public commitments to investigate and hold those found guilty to account.
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Mike Pompeo was sworn in as the 70th U.S. Secretary of State on April 26, 2018. The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
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