The United States is deeply disappointed that the pardon was not extended to Alan Gross.
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Two Swedish journalists face up to 11 years in prison after a court in Ethiopia convicted them of supporting terrorism.
Sixty years ago this month, the United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees began the ratification process.
The UN General Assembly has approved a resolution denouncing the serious human rights abuses occurring in Iran.
New efforts are under way to help establish a viable government and lay the groundwork for economic growth.
Uncertainty still lingers over the November 28 presidential election.
We urge the transfer of power through free, transparent and credible elections.
Government forces arrested some 700 and beat thousands of others a year ago.
The last President of Czechoslovakia and the first President of the Czech Republic died in his sleep, December 18th.
The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate in Sudan’s border states of Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile.
Human rights must be as respected online as offline.
The United States remains concerned with the widespread censorship and surveillance on the Internet.
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U.S. Special Advisor for International Disability Rights Judy Heumann recently travelled through Africa.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has spoken out about the reprehensible religious persecution that takes place in Iran.
The U.S. continues to follow the situation closely, and has encouraged the relevant Congolese authorities to review irregularities.
Human rights monitors are calling for a thorough investigation.
The polls have closed and the votes are being counted in Cote d’Ivoire, following the first parliamentary elections in a decade.
The challenge, is how to mobilize support for successful democratic transitions in countries that no longer accept the status quo.
"A significant step forward for the Yemeni people."
The Secretary voiced her concerns about a range of serious human rights violations throughout the OSCE region.
We want to see the Nigerian government build on the momentum of the nation's free, fair and credible elections in April.
