A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Ghana's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

United States119th CongressSRES-632Senate
Updated: Mar 10, 2026

Summary

The Senate requests the Secretary of State to provide a detailed statement to Congress within 30 days regarding Ghana's human rights practices , prepared in collaboration with relevant State Department officials. This statement should include all credible information on alleged violations by the Government of Ghana, such as arbitrary arrest, detention, torture, enforced disappearances, unlawful killings, and trafficking in persons. A significant focus is on the treatment of individuals who are not citizens of Ghana but have been removed to Ghana by the United States Government . The statement must detail their treatment, legal rights, and any opportunities provided to demonstrate wrongful detention. It also requires a description of steps the U.S. government has taken to promote human rights in Ghana and to assess the conditions these removed individuals would face, including individualized assessments and ensuring humane treatment and legal immigration status. Furthermore, the resolution seeks an assessment of whether U.S. security assistance could be misused in activities related to the rendition or detention of these removed individuals. It also requests information on conditions in Ghanaian detention centers, U.S. actions to ensure compliance with court orders for return to the U.S., and efforts to prevent harm or facilitate release. The Secretary must also provide details on any agreements, financial transactions, and meetings between U.S. and Ghanaian officials concerning these individuals, including assurances sought regarding their treatment and further transfers.

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  1. Submitted in Senate

  2. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S961-962)

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