Belarus Escort
Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control and Nonproliferation Agreements and Commitments
IRANIran became a State Party to the BWC in March 1975. Irans biological warfare program began during the Iran-Iraq war. Hashemi-Rafsanjanithen Acting Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces and Speaker of the Majlis was reported to have announced during an October 1988 speech: We should fully equip ourselves both in the offensive and defensive use of chemical, bacteriological, and radiological weapons. From now on, you should make use of the opportunity and perform this task. The United States believes Iran has endeavored to follow through on Rafsanjanis direction. Iran has a growing biotechnology industry, significant pharmaceutical experience and the overall infrastructure to support its biological warfare program. Iran has expanded its efforts to seek considerable dual-use biotechnical materia ... [Read More]
USIS Washington File: TRANSCRIPT: STATE DEPT. NOON BRIEFING, JULY 7, 1998
Each of the groups will operate under the operational authority of the chief of mission; in our case, Richard Miles. We're trying to establish a center in Pristina to coordinate activities on the ground for all the different embassies participating. Each embassy will control its own people. The observers will not escort relief convoys, but will observe and report on how they're doing. It is a peaceful mission, and we expect and demand full access and freedom of movement as this mission is performed. That was one of the four requirements of the Contact Group -- to make sure that we have independent access, independent information. ... [Read More]
USIA - Arms Control and Disarmament -- The U.S.Commitment - Pt. 5
OSIA ESTABLISHEDThe U.S. On-Site InspectionAgency (OSIA) is established to carry out the on-site inspection,escort, and monitoring provisions of the INF Treaty. It laterbecomes responsible for U.S. inspection activities under otherarms control agreements. ... [Read More]
IIIb. Country Narratives - Countries H through P
The Government of Morocco does not yet fully comply with minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it is making significant efforts to do so. Although the Moroccan government has begun to address the problem of trafficking in persons, it is constrained by lack of resources. No law specifically prohibits trafficking; however, the government utilizes a number of other statutes to prosecute traffickers. Moroccan police and security services have broken up numerous clandestine emigration and prostitution rings. There have also been a few cases of employers of child maids being prosecuted for abusive behavior. There is evidence of low-level corruption by police, immigration, and border officials, to permit the movement of clandestine emigrants who may become trafficking victims. The government has difficulties monitoring its long borders. Regarding protection of victims, the government has made only minimal efforts. The government does not provide assistance to victims ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Belarus is relatively disease free, but as is happening all over the newly independent countries, there are increasing numbers of STDs, including HIV. TB continues to be an increasing problem (especially in prisons) all over the former Soviet Union, but should not affect those at post. Yearly TB skin tests are routine. The regional medical officer recommends that household help be screened for TB prior to employment. Employment for Spouses and DependentsLast Updated: 11/28/2003 10:20 AM Permanent positions available for family members are: budget and finance specialist, GSO assistant, security escort, IPO clerk, and the community liaison officer (CLO). ... [Read More]
Billing code: 8320-01
4. Book and culturalallowance. Foreign participants are entitled to a one-timecultural allowance of $150 per person, plus a book allowance of $50.Interpreters should be reimbursed up to $150 for expenses when theyescort participants to cultural events. U.S. program staff is noteligible to receive these benefits. ... [Read More]
Open Skies Treaty: Russian Observation Mission in the United States
A U.S. escort team from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) will accompany the Russian team throughout the mission, including on-board the aircraft during the observation flight. ... [Read More]
Russia, Belarus To Conduct Open Skies Mission over United States - US Department of State
A U.S. escort team will accompany the Russian-Belarusian team aboard an unarmed Russian TU-154 aircraft equipped with optical cameras. According to the treaty, the observing team can take images of any point of U.S. territory along the agreed flight plan, and the United States will receive copies of all photos. ... -- A U.S. escort team from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) will accompany the Russian team throughout the mission, including on-board the aircraft during the observation flight. ... [Read More]
Open Skies Treaty First Russian Observation in the United States
The Russian TU-154 is an unarmed aircraft that was recently certified in accordance with Treaty provisions. It will arrive at Travis AFB, California (a designated point of entry into the U.S.), and the mission will commence from Elmendorf AFB, Alaska.A U.S. escort team from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) will accompany the Russian team throughout the mission, including on-board the aircraft during the observation flight. The Russian aircraft is equipped with optical cameras. The U.S. will receive a copy of the imagery collected during the mission. Other Open Skies States Parties may also purchase copies of the imagery from Russia. The Russian team will negotiate a mission route of up to 3,750 kilometers. The Treaty allows Russia, as the observing Party, to image any point on the ... [Read More]
Open Skies Treaty: Second Russian Observation Mission in the United States
During the week of September 20, 2004, the Russian Federation and Republic of Belarus will conduct their second Open Skies Treaty observation mission over the territory of the United States. The Open Skies Treaty entered into force on January 1, 2002. Since entry into force, this is the second observation mission the U.S. is hosting under the Treaty. To date, the U.S. has conducted thirteen observation missions over the territories of the Russian Federation and Republic of Belarus. In June, Russia and Belarus conducted the first of their two observation missions over the U.S. this year. The Russian TU-154 is an unarmed aircraft that was recently certified in accordance with Treaty provisions. It will arrive at Dulles International Airport (a designated point of entry into the U.S.), and the mission will commence from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.A U.S. escort ... [Read More]
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