Under Secretary Goldstein (Jan. 31): "As we do with all Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Department of State, led by our Bureau of Diplomatic Security, is working hard to ensure the safety and security of not just the official U.S. Government delegation, but the athletes from Team USA and American spectators, members of the media, and corporate sponsors." Full Text» DipNote» More»
Feb. 2: The U.S. supports the Iranian people who are protesting against women being forced to wear the hijab, and remains steadfast in its support for the rights to freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and peaceful assembly. More»
Feb. 2: The U.S. welcomes the decision by the Supreme Court to order the release of political prisoners and to reinstate elected members of parliament, and urges the Maldivian government to respect and abide by the Supreme Court ruling. More»
Spokesperson Nauert (Feb. 2): "The Department of State will amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations to update the defense trade policy toward South Sudan by application of a policy of denial, with limited exceptions, on the export of defense articles and defense services to South Sudan, including all parties involved in the conflict." Full Text»