Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing widespread decades-long human rights abuses in Eritrea, including indefinite imprisonment, inhumane prison conditions, and the absence of democratic institutions, and expressing support for the rights and freedom of the Eritrean people.
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That the Senate— (1) condemns the Government of Eritrea’s systemic human rights violations and abuses, which include arbitrary and indefinite detention, religious persecution, and torture; (2) calls on the Government of Eritrea to— (A) release all unjustly and arbitrarily detained political prisoners; (B) provide for the human rights and fundamental freedoms called for in its Constitution; (C) provide an opportunity for the Eritrean people to democratically choose their leaders; and (D) allow the United Nations Special Rapporteur to access the country; (3) stands with the Eritrean people in their aspiration for democratic governance, dignity, and freedom; and (4) welcomes the prospect of stronger ties with Eritrea as the country takes meaningful steps to open its political system and advance human rights and fundamental freedoms.