To Oromo Community:
Thank you for contacting me about S. Res. 432. I appreciate hearing from you.
I am a cosponsor of this resolution, which would support respect for human rights and encourage inclusive governance in Ethiopia. It would call for the Secretary of State to conduct a review of U.S. security assistance to Ethiopia in light of allegations that Ethiopian security forces have killed civilians. It also would call upon the government of Ethiopia to reduce violent crackdowns, conduct a credible investigation into the killings of protestors, and hold perpetrators of such violence accountable.
The Ethiopian government’s disregard for independent civil society and freedom of the press not only goes against the country’s constitution, but against basic human rights. The United States should be a leader in condemning violence and promoting human rights around the world, and I will continue to support efforts that support these ideals.
Thank you again for contacting me. Please feel free to keep in touch.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Durbin
United States Senator