Supporting the demands of the #EndSARS movement for justice, accountability, and meaningful police and security sector reforms in Nigeria and calling upon the President and the Secretary of State to safeguard and promote the protection of freedoms of thought, assembly, and expression in Nigeria and around the world.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 16, 2021)
This resolution declares that respect for human rights is foundational to U.S. bilateral and international engagement with Nigeria, and it condemns the violence by Nigerian security forces against peaceful protestors. Further, the resolution supports the demands of the movement for justice, accountability, and meaningful police and security-sector reform in Nigeria, and it calls on the Nigerian government to release everyone who has been wrongfully arrested for participating in or supporting this movement.
What just happenedApr 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 16, 2021
- Apr 2, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House