Secretary Clinton Travels to Algeria and the Balkans
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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will travel to Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia from October 29 to November 2.
In Algeria, the Secretary will consult with President Bouteflika on issues of bilateral and regional concern and will follow up the productive discussions on economic and security cooperation at the U.S-Algeria Strategic Dialogue held in Washington on October 19.
The Secretary will then travel to the Balkans to demonstrate the enduring U.S. interest, commitment and support for its future in the European and Euro-Atlantic community. She will be joined by Baroness Catherine… more »
Serbian President Nikolic Denies Srebrenica Genocide
Press Statement
Mark C. Toner
Deputy Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
June 5, 2012
The United States deplores the statement made by newly elected Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic denying genocide in Srebrenica.
Genocide in Srebrenica is not a subjective determination—it is a defined criminal act which the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia has confirmed in final and binding verdicts in multiple cases. The International Court of Justice also has concluded that genocide occurred in Srebrenica. It cannot be denied.
President Nikolic has an opportunity to set a constructive tone within the region, but such unfounded statements about Srebrenica and other war crimes are counterproductive to promoting stability and reconciliation in the region.
We call on all parties to take responsible actions in support of cooperation and reconciliation.
How USAID is Putting Local Wealth to Work
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About the Author: Ben Hubbard serves as the Director of Development Credit Authority at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
In the 1960s, during USAID’s founding decade, official development assistance represented 70 percent of all capital flows to developing countries. Today, foreign aid makes up just 13 percent, having been replaced over time by trade, investment, and other sources of private capital.
This changing landscape means our impact can be even greater. Rather than using our development dollars to substitute for missing… more »
Arrest of Goran Hadzic
Press Statement
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State Washington, DC
July 21, 2011
The United States welcomes the arrest of Goran Hadzic by Serbian authorities. We commend President Tadic, the Serbian security services, and all others who worked to finally bring Hadzic to justice. We look forward to his earliest possible transfer to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) in The Hague so that justice may be served.
This arrest closes a horrific chapter in the region’s history and it helps demonstrate Serbia’s commitment to reconciliation and to the rule of law – critical elements for progress toward accession to the European Union.
A powerful message has been sent to those around the world who would break the law and target civilians: you will not escape judgment. None of the 161 individuals indicted by the ICTY for serious violations of international humanitarian law have been able to evade the Tribunal’s judicial process. This arrest serves as the latest proof that international justice works.
We send our deepest sympathies and extend our thoughts and prayers to all those who have suffered from the atrocities charged to Hadzic. We hope that this arrest will be an impetus for lasting peace and reconciliation, resulting in a stable and prosperous future for the entire region.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivers remarks with European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton after their meeting at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. on July 11, 2011.
