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In Other News
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May 26, 2023
Attack on the African Union Transition Mission
The U.S. strongly condemns today’s attack by Al-Shabaab on the Ugandan peacekeeping forces in Somalia. -
May 26, 2023
Violence in the North of Kosovo
We condemn Kosovo’s decision to force access to municipal buildings in northern Kosovo despite our call for restraint. -
May 26, 2023
U.S.-EU Counterterrorism Dialogue
The U.S. and the EU discussed their shared priorities in the global fight against terrorism and their assessment of the threat landscape.
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