The U.S. lawmaker tables a resolution condemning rights violations in Ethiopia, calls for global Magnitsky sanctions
A United States lawmaker has introduced a new congressional resolution condemning what it describes as widespread human rights violations by the Ethiopian government, with a particular focus on abuses against Christians and other religious communities.
The measure, introduced by Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), urges the U.S. Secretary of State to deploy all available diplomatic tools, including targeted sanctions, to protect civilians and hold Ethiopian officials accountable.
The resolution sharply criticizes the Ethiopian government for actions it says “threaten regional stability, violate fundamental human rights, and undermine the strategic interests of the United States in the Horn of Africa.”