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 Tsunami Assistance, 1 Year Later
In the days immediately following the December 26, 2004 tsunami and earthquake, swift action by the U.S. Government, in cooperation with other donors and private organizations, ensured critical needs for water and sanitation were met, thus preventing a secondary disaster-related health crisis from occurring. Fact Sheet | Photo Gallery | Success Stories | more...
 U.S. Troubled by Conviction of Egytian Ayman Nour
Department Spokesman Sean McCormack (Dec. 24): "Mr. Nour's detention and sentencing raise serious concerns about the path of political reform and democracy in Egypt, and is inconsistent with the Egyptian Government's professed commitment to increased political openness and dialogue within Egyptian society." full text
 Iranian Zabihullah Mahram Dies After 10 Years in Prison
Deputy Spokesman Adam Ereli (Dec. 23): "The Government of Iran is engaged in the systematic oppression of its citizens, including the persecution of individuals for religious, political and other reasons. Members of the country's religious minorities—including Sunni Muslims, Sufis, Zoroastrians, Jews, and Christians—are frequently imprisoned, harassed, and intimidated based on their religious beliefs." full text
| | | | | I N O T H E R N E W S | | | | |  Assistant Secretary Kristen Silverberg (Dec. 20): "The U.S. is pushing very hard; the Secretary is fully resolved to push ethics and budget reforms at the UN. We think it's enormously important."
The conviction in absentia Dec. 22 of opposition leader Sam Rainsy on defamation charges by a Phnom Penh court is further evidence of the unfortunate trend toward deteriorating democratic principles in Cambodia.
| | Secretary Rice recently chaired a meeting of the Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba, stating that the U.S. government must be fully prepared, if asked, to assist a genuine Cuban transition government committed to democracy.
Radio interviews of State Department officials were conducted in the run-up to the Iraqi elections. The radio interviews covered a wide range of issues and topics.
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