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UPDATED: 01 Mar 2008 GMT
  • Terrorism Report Highlights Continuing Global Challenge

    Washington, 30 April 2008 -- Improving international cooperation allowed new gains against terrorism in 2007, but shifting terrorist tactics, the role of state sponsors such as Iran and terrorists’ pursuit of weapons of mass destruction underline a continuing security challenge

  • 4th of July Independence Day BBQ

    Sana’a, 04 July 2008 – U.S. Embassy Sana’a celebrates 4th of July Independence Day where Ambassador Stephen Seche gave remarks to YES students, alumni, and their parents and PAO Ryan Gliha distributed certificates to returning YES students.

  • Bush congratulates Muslims on Ramadan

    I send greetings to Muslims observing Ramadan in America and around the globe. I thank the men and women of the Muslim community for their contributions to America. Our Nation is stronger and more hopeful because of the generosity, talents, and compassion of our Muslim citizens. Ramadan Mubarak.

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Presidential Message on Eid al-Fitr
I send greetings to Muslims everywhere celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Breaking the Fast. I send greetings to Muslims everywhere celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Breaking the Fast. Our Nation has millions of citizens who practice Islam, and our country benefits from their many contributions. Laura and I send our best wishes.

U.S. Embassy in Sana'a, Yemen Announces the Democracy Fellowship Program (LDF)
The U.S. Embassy in Sana’a Yemen, along with the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) are pleased to announce the third year of the Leaders for Democracy Fellowship Program (LDF). This program will help advance political reform efforts in the Middle East and North Africa by providing emerging civic leaders and activists practical experience

Bush Iftar Dinner Speech Sept. 17, 2008
During Ramadan, we are reminded of Islam's long and distinguished history. Throughout the centuries, the Islamic world has been home to great centers of learning and culture. Muslim thinkers and scientists have advanced the frontiers of human knowledge. People of all faiths have benefited from the achievements of Muslims

Secretary Rice on Attack on U.S. Embassy in Yemen
The United States strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack on the U.S. Embassy in Sana’a, Yemen. This attack underscores the malicious disregard for human life shown by the terrorists perpetrating this attack. No political cause justifies the murder of innocent people.

Press Statement - Attack on U.S. Embassy, Sana’a
This morning, September 17, at approximately 9:15 local time, the U.S. Embassy in Sana’a Yemen was attacked by armed terrorists. A number of explosions occurred in the vicinity of the Embassy’s main gate and there were several secondary explosions. A number of Yemeni security personnel were killed and injured, as were several Yemeni citizens.