Ethiopia: US House Resolution 128 Passed

The resolution calls for commitment to human rights, democracy, rule of law in Ethiopia BY FELIX HORNE | HRW Today, the US House of Representatives passed a resolution encouraging Ethiopia’s government to increase respect for human rights, rule of law, and democracy. This non-binding resolution, combined with recent statements from the US Embassy in Addis, […]

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U.S. Gave 28-Day Ultimatum to the Ethiopian Regime to Allow UN Rapporteurs

The U.S. gov’t gave the Ethiopian regime a deadline of Feb 28 to unconditionally accept the appointment of a UN Rapporteurs and allow unfettered access into the country to investigate the state of human rights BY ENGIDU WOLDIE | ESAT NEWS The United States on Wednesday gave a 28-day ultimatum to the Ethiopian regime to […]

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Congressman Urges House to Vote Resolution H.Res 128 on Ethiopia

U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (R-CO) urges his colleagues to vote on H.Res. 128 to address human rights abuses in Ethiopia on the House of Representatives floor. BY ENGIDU WOLDIE | ESAT NEWS Representative Mike Coffman of Colorado today urge the House of Representative to vote on H. Res. 128, a resolution supporting respect for human […]

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Joint Letter to U.S. Congress: Vote on H.Res 128

Support Respect for Human Rights in Ethiopia October 12, 2017 The Honorable Paul Ryan Speaker of the House H-232 The Capitol Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Speaker Ryan, We are writing to underscore the importance of House Resolution (H.Res.) 128 and the need to bring it to a vote as soon as possible. The resolution, which […]

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How Should the US React to Human Rights Abuses in Ethiopia?

By Matt Hadro | Catholic News Agency One member of Congress is hoping for a “serious policy review” by the Trump administration of the United States’ relationship with Ethiopia, citing human rights abuses by the government there. “To truly stop violence abroad, Ethiopia must stop violence at home,” Rep. Chris Smith, chair of the House […]

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