Angola By The Bay

31 Jul 1978 -- Castro calls for the removal of U.S. bases from Guantanamo Bay. Bombingsof the Cuban United Nations Mission, the Cuban Interests Section, and the Soviet Missionby anti-Castro exile groups follow throughout the fall. In December, the U.S. governmentannounces that the full force of the law will be used against those responsible for theseterrorist actions. ...

24 Feb 1976 -- Under a new constitution, Castro becomes head of the government as ofPresident of the Council of Ministers, commander of the armed forces, and First Secretaryof the communist party. The PCC is institutionalized within the formal governmentalstructure. Article 54 prohibits the practice of faith or the establishment of religiousorganizations in opposition to revolutionary principles. ... [Read More]

U.S.- Cuba Relations
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Department of State Washington File: Transcript: White House Daily Briefing, May 12

Q: Despite warnings that the release of the Abu Ghraib pictures might put Americans in danger, CBS went ahead and did it anyway. The feeding frenzy over these photos has been briefly interrupted by the video of Nick Berg being brutally beheaded. But they won't show that on the air. Do you find any inconsistency with regard to the media treatment for releasing these photographs they knew would inflame the Arab street, but not airing something that they also know would inflame the American street, or at least the center and the right part of it would see the President -- ... [Read More]

U.S. Department of State - Washington Hyper File

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(Panama/ship-boarding initiative, murder of Nicholas Berg, prisoner abuse/photos, 9/11 Commission/interview of al Qaeda prisoners, General Miller/Guantanamo Bay interrogations, Geneva Convention/prisoner status, Americans going to Iraq, Iraq/June 30 transfer of power, Arab world response to Berg death/prison abuse, trade deficit, Bush/President of Angola meeting) (4320) ... [Read More]

Department of State Washington File: White House Report, May 12: Berg Murder, Prisoner Treatment, Panama

The president said, "The actions of the terrorists who executed this man remind us of the nature of the few people who want to stop the advance of freedom in Iraq." ...

"This agreement sends a strong signal to proliferators that the free nations of the world are determined to protect their people and preserve the peace," the spokesman said. ...

The U.S. ship-boarding agreement with Panama is the second such bilateral accord signed to support the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI). McClellan noted that the United States and the government of Liberia signed a similar agreement in February. ... [Read More]

Namibia (07/05)
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US Department Of State Post Report

The Embassy has two boats with outboard motors available for rental. The Mussulo Peninsula has nice beaches off the main coast, just a short boat ride from the city. Several pristine and uncrowded beaches further south are accessible by road. Sport fishing is also popular, and the waters just off the coast have an abundant supply of many types of game fish. Anthropology and natural history museums are found downtown. There is a historic fort overlooking the bay. Other attractions outside of Luanda, but within the 20-km security limit, include the Slave Museum and the arts and crafts market. EntertainmentLast Updated:  11/14/2003 12:18 AM Entertainment in Luanda is limited. The CLO office has a small video and book library. The recreation trailer on the Miramar Compound has a combina ... [Read More]

V. Country Narratives -- Countries A through G

Cyprus is a destination country for women trafficked from Eastern and Central Europe for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Traffickers who forced women into prostitution continued to fraudulently recruit victims for work as dancers in cabarets and nightclubs on short-term "artiste" visas, for work in pubs and bars on employment visas, or for illegal work on tourist or student visas. There was increasing evidence of Chinese women being trafficked for sexual exploitation in Cyprus. The Government of Cyprus does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it is making significant efforts to do so. Cyprus made some progress in its anti-trafficking efforts over the past year. The new police anti-trafficking unit produced successful results and showed vigilance in combating the problem. Government recognition of the problem improve ... [Read More]