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State Dept. disbands Trump-era commission that heightened importance of religious freedom
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken testifies before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on the Biden administration’s priorities for U.S. foreign policy on Capitol Hill on March 10, 2021, in Washington, D.C. | Ken Cedeno-Pool/Getty Images
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has formally dismissed the controversial Trump-era Commission on Unalienable Rights, which sought to elevate the promotion of religious freedom worldwide. Blinken, who vowed to promote LGBT rights worldwide during his confirmation hearings, only briefly alluded to religious persecution in a press conference unveiling the 45th State Department country reports on human rights practices last Tuesday.
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State Dept. disbands Trump-era commission that heightened importance of religious freedom
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken testifies before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on the Biden administration’s priorities for U.S. foreign policy on Capitol Hill on March 10, 2021, in Washington, D.C. | Ken Cedeno-Pool/Getty Images
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has formally dismissed the controversial Trump-era Commission on Unalienable Rights, which sought to elevate the promotion of religious freedom worldwide. Blinken, who vowed to promote LGBT rights worldwide during his confirmation hearings, only briefly alluded to religious persecution in a press conference unveiling the 45th State Department country reports on human rights practices last Tuesday.
Senate Pro-Temp Chie Draws Comparison between U.S. Congressman Smith’s Statement to that of Yekeh Korlubah, Francis Nyumalin
Senate Pro-Temp Chie Draws Comparison between U.S. Congressman Smith’s Statement to that of Yekeh Korlubah, Francis Nyumalin
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MONROVIA – The Pro-Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Sen. Albert Chie, has likened the recent comments coming from U.S. Congressman Chris Smith to comments usually coming from Representatives Yekeh Kolubah and Francis Nyumalin.
Sen. Chie who was responding to journalists on his take on the Congressman’s criticism of the George Weah-led government said, Rep. Smith is a “mere congressman” like the two Liberian lawmakers.