Ceasefire Violations in Eastern Ukraine
Acting Spokesperson Toner (Jan. 31): "The United States is deeply concerned with the recent spike in violence in eastern Ukraine around Avdiivka-Yasynuvata." Full Text»
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Declaration on South Sudan
Jan. 31: The joint declaration expresses deep concern about the continuing spread of fighting and the risk of inter-communal violence escalating into mass atrocities, and the dire humanitarian situation in the country. More»
Regional Counterterrorism Workshop
On January 25-26, the Bureau of Counterterrorism, in partnership with the Department of Justice’s Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training, hosted a regional workshop of counterterrorism practitioners from the Western Balkans in Tirana, Albania. More»