Remarks at a UN Security Council Open Debate on Pandemics and Security (via VTC)
Early on, President Trump rightly pointed out the unquestionable need for complete transparency and the timely sharing of public health data and information with the…
Statement by Ambassador Kelly Craft on Exposing China’s Gross Human Rights Abuses
The world has known about the Chinese Communist Party’s gross and systematic abuses of human rights for decades, but too often turned a blind eye.…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (via VTC)
The GERD poses a unique opportunity for this part of Africa, where precipitation droughts, desertification, and economic underdevelopment have befallen generations of people. An agreement…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Humanitarian Situation in Syria (via VTC)
In only 11 days, the Council’s mandate for the life-saving cross-border humanitarian aid mechanism will expire. Eleven days. I can’t overstate how important this Council’s…
U.S. Intervention on the Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the UN Charter
The United States joins with the international community today to commemorate the signing of the United Nations Charter. This is an appropriate moment for reflection…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (via
The United States recognizes the efforts to date by the Government of the DRC and MONUSCO to develop a joint strategy and benchmarks to prepare…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Afghanistan (via VTC)
The United States remains fully committed to assisting Afghanistan achieve a political settlement to the conflict. Recent developments reflect the promise of peace and the…
MEDIA NOTE: UN Ambassador Kelly Craft and Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook Brief UN Securi
Given that Iran has neither abided by current restrictions nor demonstrated a change in its threatening behavior, Special Representative Hook and Ambassador Craft called on…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East (via VTC)
Peace between the Israelis and Palestinians is the primary reason we are gathered here today and President Trump has dedicated so much time and energy…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict (via VTC)
Fifteen years after the Council established its working group on Children and Armed Conflict and the UN-led monitoring and reporting mechanism, the United States remains…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in South Sudan (via VTC)
The United States remains concerned about increasing violence in Jonglei State, including widespread sexual and gender-based violence. This has already killed at least 600 individuals…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Missio
First and foremost, today, we want to congratulate the Government of the Central African Republic on its efforts to advance preparations for credible, free, and…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Haiti (via VTC)
As we all know, COVID-19 has placed significant stress on Haiti’s already fragile healthcare system. Reports of attacks on COVID-19 patients, and on medical facilities…
Statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
The United States remains strongly committed at the highest levels to prevent sexual violence in conflict, hold perpetrators accountable, and support survivors. We continue to…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing by the High Commissioner for Refugees (via VTC)
The United States commends UNHCR’s efforts to assist and empower millions of refugees and internally displaced and stateless people around the globe. Especially in times…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Political Situation in Syria (via VTC)
The United States reiterates its call for the Assad regime to immediately release the thousands of civilians being held arbitrarily in detention centers, where -…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing by the UN Investigative Team for Accountability of Da’esh/
The United States' commitment to UNITAD is unwavering. Not only did we contribute $2 million nationally in support of UNITAD’s first exhumations of mass grave…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Central Africa (via VTC)
The United States is committed to supporting COVID-19 response efforts in the subregion, and we share your concern regarding the ability of national health systems…
