U.S. Statement at the Special Session of the Human Rights Council on South Sudan
We welcome this special session, which is urgently needed to address the grave human rights crisis in South Sudan. We thank our fellow core group members, Albania, Paraguay, and the United Kingdom, for their leadership.
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We are concerned that insecurity appears to be spreading and that the government of South Sudan appears to be preparing for large scale attacks in Central Equatoria in the coming days or weeks.
Read moreU.S. Statement at the Special Session of the Human Rights Council on Aleppo
Theodore Allegra: Airstrikes by Russia and the Asad regime are the cause of this devastation, and they are the cause of this suffering…These shocking acts in Aleppo beg for an appropriate investigation and those who commit them must be held accountable.
Read moreAmbassador Harper: HRC Special Session on Burundi – Now is the Time to Stand Against Violence
US Deeply Alarmed at Spiraling Violence in Burundi, U.S. Supports HRC Special Session
We believe that a Human Rights Council Special Session is urgently needed to address the human rights crisis in Burundi, and ask for the support of all delegations for a resolution that sends a powerful signal to those committing human rights abuses and violations on all sides.
Read moreEOP on Boko Haram Special Session Resolution
The United States joins consensus on the resolution presented at this special session in solidarity with the countless individuals affected by Boko Haram-related violence.
Read moreU.S. Explanation of Vote on the HRC Resolution on the situation in Gaza
The United States is deeply troubled by the resolution presented for adoption today. We will vote against it.
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The United States remains gravely concerned over the recent violence that has impacted Palestinian and Israeli civilians. We and others are working intensively to secure an immediate cessation of hostilities based on a return to the November 2012 cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Read moreU.S. Deeply Concerned by Widespread Violations and Abuses of Human Rights in the CAR
The U.S. looks forward to the prompt establishment of the COI, which will play a critical role in ensuring that those responsible for serious violations and abuses will be held accountable.
Read moreAmbassador Donahoe Media Stakeout Before Urgent Debate on Syria
“The Assad regime and its supporters who commit crimes against the Syrian people should know that the world is watching.”
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