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Roundtable Discussion Promoting Human Rights and a Sustainable Democracy in Afghanistan

Assistant Secretary Posner discussed progress made by the Afghan government as well as ongoing human rights concerns, including issues related to building democratic institutions, protections for vulnerable groups in the peace and reconciliation process, and security policies and practices.

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Faces of Iran: Citizens Unjustly Imprisoned

Iranian law criminalizes dissent, and the Iranian government has arrested or imprisoned many of its own citizens for their political activities or beliefs, as well as for their religious beliefs. While there are no exact statistics regarding the number of political prisoners and other prisoners of conscience in Iran, most human rights activists estimate there are about 500 Iranian political prisoners.

View individuals the Iranian government has detained for political or religious reasons.

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Breaking Down the Numbers of the Syrian Refugee Crisis

Special Assistant Raclin shares her experience while visiting Syrian refugees in Za'atri refugee camp and the town of Mafraq. She discusses how humanitarian aid is impacting the lives of these displaced families.

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U.S. Humanitarian Response to the Crisis in Syria

Via teleconference call Assistant Secretary of State Richard and USAID Assistant Administrator Lindborg took and answered questions from the media about distribution of the most recent $155 million humanitarian assistance package from the U.S. Government.

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President Obama’s Message to the People of Kenya on the Upcoming Elections

In a video message, President Barack Obama tells the people of Kenya that the upcoming elections are a historic opportunity for Kenyans to stand together, as a nation, for peace and progress, and for the rule of law.

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