U.S. Embassy Colombo Press Releases
2012 Press Releases
- U.S.-Funded UNICEF Mine Risk Education Begins (December 20, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy Urges Transparency and Due Process (December 7, 2012)
- U.S. Government Supports Disabled Sri Lankans (December 3, 2012)
- U.S. Concerned Over Moves to Stifle Free Expression (November 29, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy Helps Strengthen Education Across Southern Sri Lanka (November 14, 2012)
- Statement on the Passing of Former Ambassador John H. Reed (November 5, 2012)
- U.S. Partnership Promotes Growth, Helps Vulnerable, and Brings Communities Together in the East (October 29, 2012)
- U.S. Coast Guard Support for Sri Lanka (October 26, 2012)
- U.S. Ambassador Sison Visits Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation Site at Batticaloa Fort (October 25, 2012)
- U.S. Ambassador Opens Two Schools in Batticaloa (October 24, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy Provides Further Support to Internally Displaced Persons (October 18, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy Celebrates Day of the Girl Child (October 11, 2012)
- U.S. Green Card Lottery Open for Applications (October 2, 2012)
- Sri Lankan Youth Celebrate International Day of Peace through Song, Dance and Sport (September 26, 2012)
- U.S. Government Supports Northern Fishermen's Return to Sea (September 21, 2012)
- US Embassy Statement on Objectionable Video (September 20, 2012)
- New U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka (September 14, 2012)
- U.S. Welcomes National Action Plan (August 2, 2012)
- USAID Partnership with Apparel Factory Creates Opportunities in the East (July 24, 2012)
- Embassy Concern over Media Harassment (June 30, 2012)
- USTR Closes GSP Worker Rights Review of Sri Lanka (June 30, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy Supports Further Development in Batticaloa (June 21, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy Teaches Rural Students English (June 13, 2012)
- Clarification on Testimony by Ambassador-Designate Sison (June 11, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy Conducts Antiterrorism Assistance Program for Maldivian Police Service (June 5, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy Partnership Supports Dairy Farmers in the East (May 31, 2012)
- U.S. Marks 10th Anniversary of Electric Fence in Wasgamuwa Park (May 30, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy Partners to Organize Agricultural Biotechnology Workshop (May 18, 2012)
- U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary Givhan Visits Sri Lanka to Assist Demining (May 02, 2012)
- No Scheduled Meeting Between TNA and Secretary Clinton (April 2, 2012)
- Statement by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on UN Human Rights Council Vote on Sri Lanka Reconciliation (March 22, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy Partners with Local Businesses on Biz+ Program (March 20, 2012)
- Soccer Diplomacy Kicks Off in Maldives (March 19, 2012)
- USAID Partners with Sri Lanka to Address Sexual Crimes
- Ambassador Butenis Congratulates Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander (March 13, 2012)
- 2012 International Women of Courage Ceremony and Awardees (March 6, 2012)
- Misleading References to U.S. Special Forces in Sri Lanka (March 2, 2012)
- U.S. Encourages Peaceful Solution in Malé (March 1, 2012)
- Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Maria Otero and Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Robert O. Blake, Jr. to Travel to South Asia (February 7, 2012)
- U.S. Government Supports Tourism Development in Sri Lanka
- USAID Helps Trincomalee Food Producers Secure Certification (January 30, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy Supports the Galle Literary Festival (January 18, 2012)
- U.S. Government Officials to Visit Sri Lanka and Maldives (January 12, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy Launches “Inside the Embassy” Online (January 5, 2012)
- USAID Support Generates Jobs and Investments (January 3, 2012)