President Trump fires Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
On Tuesday, March 13, President Trump tweeted that Mike Pompeo, Director of the CIA, would become the new Secretary of State; while thanking Rex Tillerson for his service.
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Myanmar: Military Commits Systemic Sexual Abuse of Rohingya
Both Myanmar’s military and civil government have consistently denied accusations of human rights violations, but Rex Tillerson described the conflict as “horrific” and said that there had been “crimes against humanity.”
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Trump Administration Adjusts Decision to Close Palestine Liberation Organization Mission
United States officials announced that the Palestine Liberation Organization Mission in Washington D.C. could not stay open. This decision stemmed from a strict interpretation of U.S law by Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson.
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The US Changes Visa Program with Cuba
The United States halted the issue of visas to Cuban citizens, including the family reunification program among many Visa programs, in an announcement on September 29 made by U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
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US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Chinese President Xi Jinping hours after North Korea tested a new rocket engine design, created for “world satellite delivery capability.”
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