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.
USA116th CongressSRES-798| Senate
| Updated: 12/9/2020
James E. Risch
Republican Senator
Idaho
Cosponsors (4)
Foreign Relations Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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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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.
USA116th CongressSRES-798| Senate
| Updated: 12/9/2020
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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Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7330-7331)
James E. Risch
Republican Senator
Idaho
Cosponsors (4)
Foreign Relations Committee
International Affairs
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AfricaBanking and financial institutions regulationConflicts and warsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDjiboutiElectric power generation and transmissionEthiopiaForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPolitical parties and affiliationRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSudanTelephone and wireless communicationUnited Nations