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| Tuesday, December 27, 2005 | |
| Tsunami Assistance, 1 Year Later Deputy Spokesman Adam Ereli (Dec. 26): "The U.S. Government provided $841 million for tsunami relief and reconstruction, and the American people have contributed more than $1.8 billion in private funds. We will continue to help with reconstruction, and we join with the people in all the affected countries in observing and remembering the tragic events of December 26, 2004." Full Text | 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 | | | 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.
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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