Bill > HRes1183

This Resolution supports the people of Ethiopia in their peaceful efforts to advance democratic reforms and uphold their constitutional rights, commending Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's past reform measures while condemning violence and repression. It specifically denounces targeted violence against minorities, excessive force by security forces, and the detention of journalists and protesters. The resolution urges all parties in Ethiopia to refrain from violence and calls for credible investigations into killings, accountability for security forces, fair trials for detainees, and respect for freedoms of assembly and the press. It also encourages the Ethiopian government to resume dialogue with opposition parties on democratic transformation and consider transitional justice approaches to address grievances. Furthermore, it calls on the United States government to actively support inclusive dialogue, continue bilateral assistance, and consider sanctions for human rights abuses, while also supporting African Union-led negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and encouraging U.S. private sector investment in Ethiopia's economic growth.