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Senior diplomats spoke about the evolution of human rights policy at a day-long conference to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and L…

A panel discussion was held on moving towards a coherent approach to promoting the rule of law. The panelists discussed human rights and poverty issues including developing a culture of citi…

Richard Armitage and Lorne Craner talked to reporters about their annual report on global human rights. Among the topics they addressed were abuses by U.S. forces on Iraqi prisoners at Abu G…

Secretary Powell and Assistant Secretary Lorne Craner spoke to reporters about the departments annual Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2003. Following their remarks Mr. Craner answered …

At a special briefing at the State Department, Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage and Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Lorne Craner spoke to repor…

Witnesses testified about human rights violations in Cuba. Among the topics they addressed were treatment of dissidents and journalists, the Cuban justice system, and recent implementation o…

Secretary of State Colin Powell and Lorne Craner, Assistant Sec. of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, spoke to reporters about "The Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2…

Secretary of State Colin Powell and Assistant Secretary of State Lorne Craner spoke to reporters about "Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2001", the annual review of the status o…

Secretary Powell announced the State Department’s report,"International Trafficking in Humans," mandated by Congress. He and other department officials talked with reporters about the report…