NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 February 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today condemned Libyan President Muammar Al-Qadhafi’s actions against protestors as possible crimes against humanity, calling for the punishment of those who “brutally shed” the blood of innocents. “I have strongly condemned, again and again, what he has done. It is totally unacceptable,”[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011.   One year ago today, the selfless and tragic death of Orlando Zapata Tamayo galvanized the world’s attention to the ongoing mistreatment of those unjustly held by Cuban authorities for bravely standing up for the rights of the Cuban people. The attention brought to the plight[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011 – 5:07 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Secretary Clinton and I just concluded a meeting that focused on the ongoing situation in Libya.  Over the last few days, my national security team has been working around the clock to monitor the situation there and[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011.  INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton’s Meeting with Foreign Minister Patriota of Brazil / President Obama’s Trip to Brazil Anniversary of Death of Orlando Zapata Tamayo in Cuba / Human Rights / Political Prisoners ASEAN Efforts in Cambodia and Thailand Dispute Undersecretary Burn’s Trip to Cairo and Tunis[Read More…]