Search Results:  Press Releases  (10)

  • Promoting Accountability in Support of the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    The United States is marking Human Rights Day and the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10th by taking actions to promote accountability for human rights abuses and violations.  Together, the Departments of State and the Treasury today have imposed visa restrictions and sanctions on 37 individuals in 13 countries.

    With today’s actions, the United States is addressing some of the most challenging and harmful forms

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    Regions: Canada , China, Haiti , Sudan , Uganda , United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Human Rights and Democracy

  • The United States Disrupts Beltran Leyva Organization’s Drug Trafficking Through Sanctions

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    In close coordination with the Government of Mexico and pursuant to President Biden’s National Drug Control Strategy , today the United States Governme

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    Regions: Mexico , United States

    Topics: Combating Drugs and Crime, Energy, Global Health

  • The United States’ Commitment to Countering Iranian Weapons Development and Proliferation

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Iran’s development, procurement, and proliferation of missiles and missile-related technology remains one of the greatest challenges to international peace and security. We see the horrific impact of Iran’s provision of missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to designated terrorist organizations and militant proxies that directly threaten the security of Israel and our Gulf partners.

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    Regions: China, Iran , Israel , Russia , United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Countering Terrorism, Science, Technology, and Innovation

  • United States Sanctions Three Sinaloa Cartel Fentanyl Traffickers

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Today, as part of the United States whole-of-government strategy to tackle the nation’s overdose epidemic, and in close coordination with the Government of Mexico, the United States is designating three Sinaloa Cartel members involved in the illicit trafficking of fentanyl and other deadly drugs.

    Illicit production and trafficking of synthetic drugs pose a serious global health and security challenge and directly contribute to the U.S. opioid overdose e

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    Regions: United States

    Topics: Combating Drugs and Crime, Global Health

  • United States Imposes Additional Sanctions on Jet Fuel Suppliers and Military Cronies to Address Burma Military Regime’s Atrocities

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    The United States continues to promote accountability for the Burmese military regime’s assault on the democratic aspirations of the people of Burma.  Today we are designating two individuals and six entities.  The regime continues to inflict pain and suffering on the people of Burma.

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury is imposing sanctions on Tun Min Latt and his spouse Win Min Soe, as well as three entities owned or controlled by Tun Min Latt.

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    Regions: Burma , Canada , United Kingdom , United States

  • Imposing Sanctions on Entities and Individuals in Response to Iran’s Transfer of Military UAVs to Russia

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