Watch as Antony Blinken delivers remarks on 2022 human rights report

Watch as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers remarks on the release of the 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.

The US Department of State released a short statement ahead of Mr Binken’s address, which took place on Monday 20 March.

“Promoting respect for human rights and defending fundamental freedoms is central to who we are as a country,” it read.

“The United States will always support those around the world struggling for human dignity and liberty.  The 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices – required by US law to be submitted to Congress — documents the status of respect for human rights and worker rights in 198 countries and territories.”

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