Syria Archives

Reply to Russia on Raising Syria in the Permanent Council | USOSCE

Thank you, Mr. Chair, for giving me the floor. I’d like to respond to the comments of our distinguished Russian colleague. First, in terms of his question of why my delegation raised Syria today and at the Mediterranean conference: as I’m sure he’s aware the ICRC does a lot of very important work on the ... Read More»

By U.S. Mission OSCE | 27 October, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Statements | Tags: Russia, Syria

Response to Peter Maurer, International Committee of the Red Cross President | Statement to the PC

I would like to start by expressing our sincere gratitude to President Maurer for his remarks and thoughtful recommendations on behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross. We first met in Washington several years ago in our previous capacities. It has been a real pleasure to see you and your success in your ... Read More»

By U.S. Mission OSCE | 27 October, 2016 | Topics: Human Rights, Protracted Conflicts, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, Syria, Ukraine

Freedom of Thought, Conscience, Religion or Belief | Statement at Working Session 12 of HDIM 2016

Freedom of religion or belief is a founding principle of the Helsinki Process. Unfortunately, a small number of participating States engage in consistent, systematic violations and abuses of the freedom of religion or belief. Read More»

By U.S. Mission OSCE | 27 September, 2016 | Topics: Human Rights, Religious Freedom, Statements | Tags: Azerbaijan, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Russia, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan

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