Upholding Human Rights Abroad: New Rules for Military Support
This act amends the way military support is provided to foreign forces, placing a greater emphasis on human rights compliance. It means the U.S. government will more thoroughly vet aid recipients for human rights violations, potentially influencing who receives aid and how, and increasing accountability for actions on the international stage.
Key points
Mandates full consideration of credible human rights violation information before providing support to foreign forces.
Prohibits funding for units or individuals with credible information of gross human rights violations, with waivers possible in extraordinary circumstances.
Requires human rights training for supported units and investigations into alleged violations.
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