Amhara Association of America Supports Bipartisan House Resolution that Condemns Targeted Ethnic and Religious Killings in EthiopiaAmhara Association of AmericaOctober 9, 2020WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Amhara Association of America (AAA) commends a resolution introduced today in the U.S. House of Representatives that deplores the “targeted violence and destruction of property directed against ethnic and religious minorities” in Ethiopia. The other original cosponsors on the resolution are Congressmen John Garamendi (D-CA-3), Joe Wilson (R-SC-2), and Ron Wright (R-TX-6). “Deadly attacks on Amharas, Agaws, Christian Oromos, and other communities in Ethiopia are increasing at an alarming rate” said Tewodrose Tirfe, Chairman of AAA. AAA looks forward to helping increase the number of bipartisan cosponsors on the resolution in the coming weeks.”The full text of the resolution can be read here. Media Contact:Tewodrose (Ted) Tirfe, Chairman, Amhara Association of Americainfo@amharaamerica.orgAbout AAA: The Amhara Association of America (AAA) is a nonprofit organization that coordinates the advocacy efforts of Ethiopia’s Amhara diaspora in the United States to Congress, the Executive Branch, non governmental organizations, and international bodies.

Source: Ethiopian News October 10, 2020 09:11 UTC