Year: 2020

Major New Human Rights-Related Listings and Accompanying Sanctions on Iran 

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

The Iranian regime must respect the human rights of the Iranian people. Despite its obligations and commitments, the regime

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Guinea-Bissau Independence Day

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

On behalf of the United States Government and the American people, I congratulate the citizens of Guinea-Bissau as you

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Secretary Pompeo’s Video Remarks at the Prague 5G Security Conference 2020

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

Prague 5G Security Conference 2020

Video Remarks

Hello, everyone. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo here.

Prime Minister Babiš, thank

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Promoting and Protecting Human Rights: A Re-Dedication to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

Video Remarks

Good morning. And thank you, Ambassador Craft.

The United States is lucky to have a UN Ambassador

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Saudi National Day

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

On behalf of the United States, I wish to extend to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Saudi

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Secretary Michael R. Pompeo With Tony Perkins of Value Voters Summit

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

Ben Franklin Room

Washington, D.C.

QUESTION:  We’re at the U.S. Department of State in the Ben Franklin Room.  We’re

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Malta National Day

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I offer congratulations to the people

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Armenian Independence Day

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Armenia as you celebrate Independence Day,

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Keeping Faith in the Public Square

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

Jack Graham, Pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church

Plano, Texas

Prestonwood Baptist Church

MR GRAHAM: Well, I am so happy

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The Untold Coronavirus Story: How the Diplomatic Security Service Helped Evacuate Americans from China

By Eric Weiner, DSS Public Affairs

DSS Special Agent David Nicholas, Regional Security Officer, Consulate General Wuhan

DSS Special Agent Robert Gudenkauf, Assistant Regional Security

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DSS protects at 10,000 feet

Bureau of Diplomatic Security

Eric Weiner, DSS Public Affairs

Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) special agents come from diverse backgrounds and possess unique skills that come

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Man Sentenced to 97 months in Prison for Role in International Credit Card Fraud and Money Laundering Conspiracy

U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada

A man who pleaded guilty to his involvement in a multimillion dollar international counterfeit credit card

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Texas Woman Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Facilitate Adoptions from Uganda Through Bribery and Fraud

U.S. Department of Justice

A Texas woman who managed aspects of an international program at an Ohio-based adoption agency pleaded guilty today for her role

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DSS cooperation in international police operation results in extradition of Albanian man wanted for human smuggling

Xhensila Kodra — Translated and Reposted from www.shqiptarja.com

Milan, Italy

Through the coordinated efforts of the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Assistant Regional Security Office –

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Security at the 2019 Women’s World Cup nearing the final goal

Angela French, DSS Public Affairs

As the U.S. women’s national soccer team plays in the championship game of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup on

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The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in Diplomacy: A Conversation with Security Engineering Officer Rahim Theriot

Bureau of Diplomatic Security

Barbara Gleason, DSS Public Affairs

Washington, DC

Security Engineering Officer (SEO) Rahim Theriot is director of the DSS Security Engineering Countermeasures

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Bhutan Travel Advisory

Do not travel to Bhutan due to COVID-19.

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Senegal Travel Advisory

Reconsider travel to Senegal due to COVID-19.   Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

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Tajikistan Travel Advisory

Do not travel to Tajikistan due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Tajikistan due to terrorism. 

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Iceland Travel Advisory

Reconsider travel to Iceland due to COVID-19.

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China Travel Advisory

Reconsider travel to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), due to COVID-19 and arbitrary enforcement of local Read More

Zambia Travel Advisory

Reconsider travel to Zambia due to COVID-19.

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Armenia Travel Advisory

Reconsider travel to Armenia due to COVID-19. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

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Syria Travel Advisory

Do not travel to Syria due to COVID-19, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed conflict.

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Bolivia Travel Advisory

Do not travel to Bolivia due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Bolivia due to civil unrest.

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Taiwan Travel Advisory

Exercise normal precautions in Taiwan.

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Rwanda Travel Advisory

Reconsider travel to Rwanda due to COVID-19.  Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

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Uruguay Travel Advisory

Reconsider travel to Uruguay due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Uruguay due to crime.

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Barbados Travel Advisory

Reconsider travel to Barbados due to health and safety measures and COVID-related conditions.  

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North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) Travel Advisory

Do not travel to North Korea due to COVID-19 and the serious risk of arrest and long-term detention of U.S. nationals.

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