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The Constitution of the United States of America
Amendment 1

Congress shall make no law….abridging the freedom of speech, or OF the press, or the right of the People peaceably TO assemble… 

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 Approximately 1,500 Eritrean-Americans exercised their First Amendment rights on February 22

U.N Sanction 1907 is an African-led initiative and the United States commends the African Union and Intergovernmental Authority on Development.  The United States supports the adoption of this important resolution.  U.N. Sanction 1907 includes a territorial arms embargo on Eritrea, a worldwide asset freeze, travel ban, and targeted arms embargo for those individuals and entities listed.

The United States calls on President Isaias to immediately end Eritrea’s destabilizing activities in the Horn of Africa. Eritrea’s actions in Somalia and Djibouti threaten international peace and security and contribute to a dire humanitarian crisis.

The U.S. Embassy Asmara, Eritrea respects the right of those who disagree with U.S. Policy to protest peacefully.

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Remarks by Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations on Eritrea at the Security Council Stakeout

December 23, 2009

I want to talk about the resolution we just adopted imposing sanctions on Eritrea. This was an African initiative. It was the consequence of a decision taken by the African Union. (full text) 

Statement of President Barack Obama on Sudan Strategy

Today, my Administration is releasing a comprehensive strategy to confront the serious and urgent situation in Sudan. (full text)

CONSULAR INFORMATION

CONSULAR SECTION closed to the public on MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2010

Please note that the Consular Section will be closed to the public on Monday, April 12, 2010. The Visa Unit will not schedule any interviews nor answer any walk-in inquiries. American Citizen Services will not accept walk-in registrations, process any passport applications, nor pass back passports or visas.  For more information please contact us at ConsularAsmara@State.gov.

U.S. Embassy Asmara re-opens consular services

The consular section of the U.S. Embassy in Asmara has re-opened for limited visa services and all American citizen services.

Americans currently living or traveling in Eritrea are strongly encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy in Asmara through the State Department's travel registration web site, https://travelregistration.state.gov or in-person, Monday through Thursday from 2:00-4:00pm when the embassy is open for American citizen services.  By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of an emergency and provide updates on the security situation.  The U.S. Embassy is located at 179 Alaa Street, P.O. Box 211, Asmara; telephone (291-1) 12-00-04; fax (291-1) 124-255 and (291-1) 127-584.  Additionally, U.S. citizens may consult the Department of State's Country Specific Information sheet for Eritrea including the latest travel warning, and the Worldwide Caution at http://travel.state.gov.

Travel Warning for Eritrea - March 02, 2010

The Government of Eritrea has not consistently granted visas to State Department temporary visitors who provide vital support for our Embassy operations. Additionally, in direct violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, a treaty to which the Government of Eritrea is a signatory, consular staff are not notified if an American is arrested, nor can they travel freely to visit an American citizen in trouble. The Government of Eritrea does not allow unrestricted travel by American diplomatic and consular personnel, who are not allowed outside the capital of Asmara without requesting permission to travel 10 days in advance. Permission is oftentimes not granted even when requested in advance. For these reasons we are closed for public operations except for the provision of necessary services to American citizens.  

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American Center participates in the 9th Annual Eritrean Book Fair

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Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist Julie McClanahan
showcasing IIP products

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Eritreans enjoying the materials and learning more
about Embassy Asmara’s Public Diplomacy programs

From March 19-28, U.S. Embassy Asmara staff entertained 51,000 visitors at the 9th annual Eritrean Book Fair in a patriotically decorated booth.  Embassy staff promoted the American Center and Public Diplomacy events and distributed over 2,300 IIP publications in English and Arabic and thousands of patriotic pencils.

U.S. Embassy Asmara hosts International Women’s Day Celebration

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Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist Julie McClanahan
introducing performers 

On March 8, Embassy Asmara Public Diplomacy section hosted an International Women’s Day celebration in partnership with 6 prominent local artists and 18 high school student performers. Over 300 guests attended the event that included enthusiastic poetry readings, drama performances, and musical acts.

The event’s purpose was to highlight the courage of prominent influential women, address women’s issues such as domestic abuse and female genital mutilation, and discuss the importance of equal opportunity in education for women and girls. The event concluded with a craft show with prominent women artists showcasing their wares.

Black History month presentation “A Personal Journey”

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Sam Bruce-Information Management Specialist, Julie McClanahan
Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist, and Clyde Pitcan-Medical Officer

On February 25, Embassy employees Sam Bruce, Information Management Specialist, and Clyde Pitcan, Medical Officer, delivered an intriguing lecture to over 80 guests in honor of Black History Month.

Sam Bruce delighted the audience with his experiences growing up in Ghana and visiting the American library (IRC), which was operated at that time under USIS.   Mr. Bruce highlighted the impact of Public Diplomacy resources on his education by emphasizing that he was able to view CNN for the first time and also gained valuable academic information about American colleges and universities from the numerous educational advising resources.  Mr. Bruce also highlighted his personal journey as an immigrant in America and his service in the U.S. Air Force.

Jamaican born Clyde Pitcan a veteran of the U.S. military focused on the black experience/journey and the positive historical contributions of black people in the areas of economics, science and technology and medicine.

Supporting Human Rights and Democracy

"We enhance our own security, prosperity and progress when people in other lands emerge from shadows and shackles to gain the opportunities we enjoy and treasure." Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State

"The press is often a target of retaliation by those who feel threatened by freedom of expression and transparency in democratic processes. Journalists are often the first to uncover corruption, to report from the front lines of conflict zones, and to highlight missteps by governments ... " Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State

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