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US Embassy Cameroon: Ambassador's Interviews
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Cameroon
In early January, two administrative orders banned all political activities in Buea and Limbe, Fako Division, Southwest Province, following a series of secessionist activities in December 1999. On January 8 and 9, in Limbe, Southwest Province, the Government arrested several demonstrating members of the SCNC, including the rally's leader Justice Frederick Ebong and two of his associates (see Section 1.d.). Approximately 25 SCNC members marched and raised the flag of the "Federal Republic of the Southern Cameroons." The march followed the December 1999 announcement by the SCNC that proclaimed the independence of two southern provinces. ... [Read More]
Africa
1111--05/21/04 Rep. Denny Sumpter of Arkansas Presenting President Karume with an American flag; Released by the Bureau of African Affairs; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania ... [Read More]
United States Embassy Cameroon: Bush remaks on war in Iraq
In this time of testing, our troops can know: The American people are behind you. Next week, our nation has an opportunity to make sure that support is felt by every soldier, sailor, airman, Coast Guardsman, and Marine at every outpost across the world. This Fourth of July, I ask you to find a way to thank the men and women defending our freedom -- by flying the flag, sending a letter to our troops in the field, or helping the military family down the street. The Department of Defense has set up a website -- AmericaSupportsYou.mil. You can go there to learn about private efforts in your own community. At this time when we celebrate our freedom, let us stand with the men and women who defend us all. ... [Read More]
Local Holidays (International) - Complete List
Local Holidays (International)APIANew Year's Day Monday, 3 JanGood Friday Friday, 25 MarEaster Monday, 28 MarAnzac Day Monday, 25 AprMother's of Samoa Day Monday, 9 MaySamoan Independence Day Wednesday, 1 JunSamoan ... [Read More]
Background Notes: Israel
Background Notes: IsraelPA/PCSource: Office of Public Communication, Bureau of Public AffairsDate: Jan 15, 19911/15/91Category: Country DataRegion: MidEast/North AfricaCountry: IsraelSubject: Cultural Exchange, Resource Management, Military Affairs, History, Trade/Economics, International Organizations, Regional/Civil Unrest[TEXT]Official Name: State of IsraelPROFILEGeographyArea: 20,325 sq. km(1). (7,850 sq. mi.); about the size of NewJersey. Cities: Capital(2)-Jerusalem. Other cities-Tel Aviv, Haifa.Terrain: Plains, mountains, desert, and coast. Climate: Tem ... [Read More]
Remarks by the former Deputy Secretary Richard L. Armitage
1111--01/28/02 Remarks at Afghan Embassy Flag-Raising Ceremony ; Richard Armitage, Deputy Secretary of State; Washington, DC ... [Read More]
Rwanda
There were no reports of any action taken against local defense unit members responsible for killing civilians in 2000. Unlike in the previous year, there were no reports that rebel forces killed civilians in the country. b. Disappearance Unlike in the previous year, there were no reports of politically motivated disappearances within the country; however, there were numerous credible reports that RDF forces in the DRC seized and transferred to the country numerous Banyamulenge prisoners following the revolt of Banyamulenge Commander Masunzu against the RDF in late January. Several hundred RCD/Goma soldiers in the DRC suspected of sympathizing with the revolt reportedly were disarmed and sent to the country in May for forced "retraining." There was no further information on the soldiers; many suspected they were killed or remained in secret detention in military camps or prisons. T ... [Read More]
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