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Ethiopia Peace and Democracy Act: US Support and Sanctions

This Act aims to promote peace and democracy in Ethiopia by supporting dialogue, human rights, and accountability. It imposes financial and visa sanctions on individuals undermining peace or violating human rights, and suspends military and financial aid to the governments of Ethiopia and Eritrea, with exceptions for humanitarian assistance. The goal is to end the conflict and improve the humanitarian situation.
Key points
Financial and visa sanctions for individuals undermining peace, violating human rights, or profiting from the conflict in Ethiopia.
Suspension of US military and financial aid to the governments of Ethiopia and Eritrea, with exceptions for humanitarian aid.
Support for organizations working towards peace, democracy, human rights, and accountability for war crimes in Ethiopia.
Requirement for regular reports to the US Congress on progress in Ethiopia and actions of conflict parties.
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Print number: 117_S_3199
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2021-11-04