U.S. Congressmember Karen Bass (D-CA), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, on Friday, introduced a resolution calling for the respect for human rights, and encouraging continued democratic progress in Ethiopia. WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 13: Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) speaks at a special screening of ‘Instant Family’ at the Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater at the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum on November 13, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)Congressmember Bass was joined by Congressman Chris Smith, who serves as Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa. I also am concerned that cuts in foreign assistance to Ethiopia will have a negative impact on the Ethiopian community. “This resolution reiterates that the United States House of Representatives stands by the people of Ethiopia and supports their peaceful efforts to advance democratic reforms,” the Congressmember said in a statement received by Today News Africa in Washington DC.

Source: Ethiopian News October 09, 2020 22:46 UTC