A resolution supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia.

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Introduced

17 May 2017

Last action

19 September 2017 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 226.

Summary

Condemns: (1) killings of peaceful protesters and excessive use of force by Ethiopian security forces; (2) the detention of journalists, students, activists, and political leaders who exercise their constitutional rights to freedom of assembly and expression through peaceful protests; and (3) abuse of the Anti-Terrorism Proclamation to stifle political and civil dissent and journalistic freedoms. Urges protesters in Ethiopia to refrain from violence and from encouraging or accepting violence in demonstrations. Calls on the government of Ethiopia to take specified steps, including to fully lift the state of emergency, end the practice of excessive force by security forces, grant the United Nations (U.N.) High Commissioner for Human Rights and U.N. Special Rapporteurs full access to conduct a comprehensive independent examination of the state of human rights in Ethiopia, and repeal proclamations that can be used to harass individuals or organizations engaging in peaceful political dissent or that prohibit funding for civil society organizations working for respect for constitutional rights, the rule of law, and protection of human rights. Calls on: (1) the Department of State to share with Congress the results of a review of security assistance and improve oversight of U.S. assistance to Ethiopia; (2) the U.S. Agency for International Development to lead efforts to develop a strategy to support improved democracy and governance in Ethiopia; and (3) the President to apply appropriate sanctions on foreign persons or entities responsible for extrajudicial killings, torture, or other gross violations of internationally recognized human rights committed against any nationals in Ethiopia. Supports the peaceful efforts of the Ethiopian people to exercise their constitutional rights.

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Timeline

17 May 2017
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3019-3020)
Source: IntroReferral
17 May 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
19 September 2017
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 226.
Source: Calendars
19 September 2017
Reported
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
19 September 2017
Reported
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/168
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/115/sres/168
us · 115-sres-168 · source updated 14 January 2025