Ambassador to South Sudan gives ILW talk
On February 13, Ambassador Page visited her alma mater, the University of Michigan, to give a presentation on the role of law in building the nation of South Sudan. The United States government has provided $1.5 million towards the building of the University of Juba's law school & supports policing & rule of law efforts in five states.
Happy Birthday, South Sudan!
The United States congratulates the people of South Sudan, the world’s newest nation. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice and former Secretary of State Colin Powell headed the U.S. delegation to the independence ceremony in Juba.
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NEW! Job Vacancy - Food Security Monitor Specialist
October 9, 2012: USAID is seeking applications for two Food Security Monitoring Specialist positions on the Food for Peace Team.
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Election Day 2012 is Coming Up–Submit Your Federal Post Card Application
September 28, 2012: If you plan to vote in this year’s election, your first step is to submit a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA).
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Secretary's Remarks on the Deaths of American Personnel in Benghazi,Libya
Yesterday, our US diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya was attacked. Heavily armed militants assaulted the compound and set fire to...
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President Obama Discusses the Attack in Benghazi, Libya
Yesterday, four Americans lost their lives after an attack on the US diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya. Ambassador Chris Stevens...
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Statement by the U.S. President on the agreement between Sudan and South Sudan
August 4, 2012: I welcome the announcement by the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel of an agreement between Sudan and South Sudan on oil revenue. This agreement opens the door to a future of greater prosperity for the people of both countries. The leaders of Sudan and South Sudan deserve congratulations for reaching agreement and finding compromise on such an important issue. [read more...] »
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Secretary Clinton's Statement on the Oil Agreement Between South Sudan and Sudan
August 4, 2012: I welcome the agreement on oil reached between the Republic of South Sudan and the Republic of Sudan. This agreement reflects leadership and a new spirit of compromise on both sides. We praise the courage of the Republic of South Sudan's leadership in taking this decision. As I said in Juba yesterday, the interests of their people were at stake. [read more...] »
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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to Travel to Africa
July 30, 2012: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will travel to Africa July 31 through August 10, 2012. During this trip, the Secretary will emphasize U.S. policy commitments outlined in the Presidential Policy Directive - to strengthen democratic institutions, spur economic growth, advance peace and security as well as promote opportunity and development for all citizens. [read more...] »
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The Republic of South Sudan's Independence Day
July 8, 2012: On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of the Republic of South Sudan as you celebrate your first anniversary of independence this July 9. South Sudan has been hard at work over the past year building governing structures and a foundational legal framework. Your work to provide security, accountability and systemic respect for human rights is admirable. [read more...] »
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President Obama's Message to the People of Sudan and South Sudan
April 21, 2012: In these videotaped remarks, President Obama sends an important and very clear message to the people of Sudan and South Sudan: conflict is not inevitable. The people of Sudan and South Sudan still have a choice, a chance to avoid being dragged back into war. Sudan needs to halt all military actions, including aerial bombardments; give aid workers unfettered access to people in need; and end support for armed groups. [read more...] »
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Presidential Memoranda -- Trade Act of 1974 South Sudan
March 26, 2012: In accordance with section 502(f)(1)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the "1974 Act") (19 U.S.C. 2462(f)(1)(A)), I am notifying the Congress of my intent to add the Republic of South Sudan (South Sudan) to the list of beneficiary developing countries under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. South Sudan became an independent nation on July 9, 2011. [read more...] »
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FACT SHEET: Supporting South Sudan’s Vision for the Future
December 15, 2011: The United States hosted the International Engagement Conference for South Sudan to welcome the new country to the international community and provide a forum for the Republic of South Sudan (RoSS) to highlight its development priorities and opportunities for engagement with public and private sector partners. [read more...] »