Search Results: CVIS (Visas) (6)
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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
After Uganda’s flawed 2021 presidential elections, I announced a visa restriction policy targeting those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Uganda. At that time, I implored the Government of Uganda to significantly improve its record and hold accountable those responsible for flawed electoral processes, violence, and intimidation.
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
The United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Liberia and around the world. Today, I am announcing a new visa restriction policy under Section 212(a)(3)C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act for those undermining democracy in Liberia. This policy will take effect in advance of the upcoming election.
Under this policy, the United States will pursue visa restrictions for those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, u
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Regions: Liberia , United States
Topics: Human Rights and Democracy
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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
Washington, D.C.
MR CAPEHART: Hello and welcome to this special edition of AC Front Page, the Atlantic Council’s premier live ideas platform for global leaders. I’m Jonathan Capehart, a journalist with The Washington Post and MSNBC. Thank you for joining us today.
Across the country and around the world, the month of June is dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the LGBTQI community from all walks of life. However, both at hom
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Regions: Afghanistan, Iraq , Russia , United Kingdom , United States
Topics: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Energy, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance
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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
Washington, D.C.
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning. Good afternoon, Mr. President.
STAFF: Good afternoon. The president will be here – two seconds.
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Minister, good to see you.
FOREIGN MINISTER ONYEAMA: Good to see you too, Secretary. Excellent. Looking well. Congratulations also on your appointment and everything.
SECRETARY BL
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Regions: Chad , Germany , Nigeria , United States
Topics: Climate and Environment, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health
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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
Washington, D.C.
Press Briefing Room
MR PRICE: Good afternoon. Today I have the privilege of welcoming back to the press briefing room Secretary Blinken. It’s especially a privilege today because the Secretary, as you know, is here to unveil the 2020 Human Rights Report.
Secretary Blinken will have a statement; he’l
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Regions: Burma , Canada , China, Hong Kong , Mexico , Russia , Saudi Arabia , United Kingdom , United States , Yemen
Topics: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Global Health, Global Women's Issues, Human Rights and Democracy
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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Washington, DC
Press Briefing Room
SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. I want to start by marking – yeah, good morning. Good to see some new – James, great to see you back.
QUESTION: Likewise.
SECRETARY POMPEO: Welcome. I want to start by marking two anniversaries. First, on July 11th, the United States and Vietnam celebrated the 25th anniversary of the establishment of
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Regions: Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia , Azerbaijan , Canada , China, France , Germany , Hong Kong , India , Iran , Italy , Japan , Kenya , Lebanon , Lithuania , Norway , Poland , Russia , Taiwan , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States , Vietnam , Western Hemisphere
Topics: Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Climate and Environment, Countering Terrorism, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Treaties and International Agreements