Huang Case
July 31, 2014
Press Statement
Marie Harf
Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
On July 30, 2014, Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman and Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs
Anne Patterson met with family and representatives of U.S. citizens Matthew and Grace Huang concerning their ongoing
legal proceedings in Qatar following the tragic death of their daughter, Gloria.
Under Secretary Sherman conveyed concern for the Huang family’s well-being, adding that assisting U.S. citizens in need
overseas was among the Department’s highest priorities.
Senior U.S. Government officials have raised the Huangs’ case with the Government of Qatar on multiple occasions, and
the State Department will continue to engage Qatari officials at the highest levels. We seek the Qatari Government’s
assistance in providing a fair and expeditious conclusion to the proceedings. We also urge the Qatari Government to lift
the current travel ban and allow Mr. and Mrs. Huang to return home to the United States to be reunited with their two
sons and the rest of their family.
ENDS