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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Democracy and Human Rights in Ethiopia
Record date · January 1, 2017
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript record of a 2017 House regarding the state of democracy and human rights in Ethiopia. It includes testimony from academic experts, human rights researchers, and representatives from advocacy organizations.
The serves as a formal record of Congressional oversight into U.S. foreign policy and human rights concerns in Ethiopia, which impacts diplomatic relations and potential legislative actions regarding the region.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Ethiopian citizens
The subject matter concerns the democratic rights and human rights conditions within their country.
U.S. Congress
The committee is gathering information to inform potential legislative or policy decisions regarding U.S.-Ethiopia relations.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on March 9, 2017, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
- Six witnesses provided testimony, including academics and representatives from human rights and advocacy groups.
- The hearing record includes written statements from all six witnesses.
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- The appendix contains questions submitted for the record and written responses from the witnesses.
- The appendix includes a statement from the Embassy of Ethiopia regarding H. Res. 128.
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H. Res. 128 Connection
The hearing record explicitly links the discussion to H. Res. 128, indicating the hearing was part of the legislative process for that resolution.
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