A resolution urging the Government of Kenya to respect human rights, protect democratic space for civil society, and promote transparent and accountable democratic governance.

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Introduced

23 August 2018

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Status

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5934)

Summary

Calls upon the government of Kenya and President Kenyatta to: (1) ensure that extrajudicial killings and other violations are investigated and prosecuted by an independent judicial inquiry, and (2) safeguard human rights and civil and political freedoms. Calls upon the President and other senior U.S. officials, as well as international partners, to support the development of democratic institutions in Kenya.

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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 23 August 2018
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/616
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