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 Threat Level Raised
Spokesman Boucher (Dec. 22): "We have advised all our embassies overseas of the upgrade of the threat level from yellow to orange.... All of our embassies and our consulates overseas are open for business as usual. However, they remain at a heightened state of alert. And in most of these cases, they are coordinating with the local American community." [full text]
Progress in the Middle East
Deputy Spokesman Ereli (Dec. 19): "We were pleased by Prime Minister Sharon's strong reiteration of his support for the roadmap and for President Bush's vision of two states. We certainly welcome his commitment to improve the lives of the Palestinian people, and we view this as a critical step." [full text]
 International Religious Freedom Report Issued
Deputy Secretary Armitage (Dec. 18): "Even though religious freedom is a universal right, recognized by international law and religious traditions the world over, millions of people in scores of countries do not enjoy this right, and this report tells their story." [full text] [report home page]
 Construction of Road to Kandahar in Afghanistan
The first phase of paving the Kabul-Kandahar leg of the highway is completed under budget and ahead of schedule. This new road will promote political unity between Afghanistan's provinces, facilitate commerce by making it easier to bring products to market, and provide the Afghan people with greater access to health care and educational opportunities. [more]
| | |  | |  President Bush announces Libya's pledge to dismantle WMD programs.
Deputy Secretary Armitage is interviewed on Kuwaiti TV with Dalia Elkomy.
On-the-record briefing by James Kunder, USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator for Asia and the Near East, on Reconstruction in Afghanistan.
| | New Fact Sheet released: The Dream Deferred: Fear and Freedom in Fidel’s Cuba.
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