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  • Announcement of a Visa Restriction Policy to Promote Accountability for the Misuse of Commercial Spyware

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    The State Department is implementing a new policy today that will allow the imposition of visa restrictions on individuals involved in the misuse of commercial spyware.

    This new policy is the most recent action in the United States’ comprehensive approach to countering the misuse of commercial spyware.  Previous actions have included the issuance of an 

    Taking Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions for Undermining Democracy And for Repression in Uganda

    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.

    Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Meet and Greet with Houston-based Department of State Staff

    MR KEITH:  Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us today here at the Mickey Leland Federal Building in Houston, Texas.  The U.S. Department of State Office of Foreign Missions, Houston Passport Agency, and the Diplomatic Security Service Houston Field Office ask that you join us in sending a warm – a very warm welcome to the 71st Secretary of State, Antony Blinken.  (Applause.)

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    Regions: United Kingdom

    Topics: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  • Visa Restriction Policy on Undermining Democracy in Liberia

    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

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Washington, D.C.

    Press Briefing Room

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good morning.  Good morning.

    QUESTION:  Good morning.

    QUESTION:  Well, barely morning.  (Laughter.)

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Speak for yourself, Matt.

    Very good to see everyone here.  Actually, I kind of hoped more of you might be on vacation by now but – (laughter) – I see we have a pretty full house

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    Regions: Afghanistan, China, Iran , Japan , Korea, North , Korea, South , Moldova , Niger , Romania , Russia , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Climate and Environment, Countering Terrorism, Energy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press

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