Sanctions
U.S. and international partners target Beijing’s Uyghur oppression
The United States and international partners are sanctioning Chinese government officials for violating rights of Uyghurs and other minorities in Xinjiang.
U.S. sanctions Burmese officials for attacks on protesters
The United States is imposing sanctions on Burmese officials responsible for attacks on protesters calling for restoration of the country's democracy.
In Yemen, U.S. seeks peace, provides humanitarian aid
The U.S. has pledged an additional $191 million in humanitarian aid to help the people of Yemen and is committed to efforts to end the war.
Honoring corruption fighters around the world
The U.S. is honoring a dozen people for fighting corruption. Read about the recipients of the inaugural International Anticorruption Champions Award.
Condemning violence, nations call for democracy in Burma
The United States and a growing number of nations are condemning the military coup in Burma and supporting the rights of peaceful protesters.
U.S. sanctions on Venezuela explained
Learn more about what the U.S. sanctions on Venezuelan entities close to the illegitimate Maduro regime actually do and why they matter.
Violations of religious freedom persist worldwide
The U.S. has designated governments that violate religious freedom. Find out which nations are not protecting this essential right.
New U.S. restrictions seek to deter China’s abuses
The U.S. is imposing restrictions against Chinese officials and companies for supporting the regime's rights abuses, technology theft and other misconduct.
U.S. sanctions Iranian regime officials involved in kidnapping
The U.S. imposed sanctions on Iranian intelligence officials for the kidnapping and years-long detention of American hostage Robert Levinson.