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Call for Peace and Humanitarian Aid in Ethiopia's Tigray Region

The U.S. Senate urges parties in the Tigray conflict in Ethiopia to immediately cease hostilities, protect human rights, and allow full humanitarian access. The resolution aims to improve the safety and living conditions of civilians, including refugees, and enable independent investigations into human rights abuses.
Key points
Calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and condemns all violence against civilians.
Urges the withdrawal of Eritrean forces from Ethiopia and condemns human rights violations by armed forces.
Demands the restoration of communication services (electricity, banking, telephone, internet) in the Tigray Region.
Presses the Ethiopian government to improve humanitarian access and hold those responsible for human rights abuses accountable.
Calls for the release of political prisoners and journalists, and for the initiation of a national dialogue in Ethiopia.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SRES_97
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Process start date: 2021-03-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution calling on the Government of Ethiopia, the Tigray People's Liberation Front, and other belligerents in the conflict in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia to cease all hostilities, protect human rights, allow unfettered humanitarian access, and cooperate with independent investigations of credible atrocity allegations.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_97.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and condemns all violence against civilians.
  • Urges the withdrawal of Eritrean forces from Ethiopia and condemns human rights violations by armed forces.
  • Demands the restoration of communication services (electricity, banking, telephone, internet) in the Tigray Region.
  • Presses the Ethiopian government to improve humanitarian access and hold those responsible for human rights abuses accountable.
  • Calls for the release of political prisoners and journalists, and for the initiation of a national dialogue in Ethiopia.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3171-3172; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3171-3172)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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