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S.Res. 798 (116th)

A resolution calling on the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People's Liberation Front to cease all hostilities, protect the human rights of all Ethiopians, and pursue a peaceful resolution of the conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.

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Introduced

9 December 2020

Last action

9 December 2020 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7330-7331)

Sponsors

Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 January 2025

Summary

This resolution expresses disapproval of the escalation of political tensions between the government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People's Liberation Front into armed conflict, and it urges all parties to the conflict to (1) cease all violence; (2) engage in mediation efforts to end the conflict; and (3) respect, promote, and protect the rights of all people in Ethiopia. Further, it urges relevant U.S. agencies to assist with achieving sustainable peace and to aid democratic transition in Ethiopia.

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Timeline

  1. 9 December 2020

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7330-7331)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 December 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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