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MN SR263
Resolution
Status
5/14/2014
Primary Sponsor
John Hoffman
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AI Summary
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Supports the Oromo community and condemns violence against Oromo people in Oromia State, Ethiopia in response to protests that began April 25, 2014
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Opposes the proposed Addis Ababa Integrated Development Master Plan, which would expand the city's boundaries to include 15 additional communities in Oromia and transfer authority over Oromo farmers from the regional state to Addis Ababa City
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Documents that protests against the master plan resulted in at least 9 confirmed deaths (with estimates reaching 47) and approximately 70 wounded individuals
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Urges the United States government to pressure Ethiopian authorities to respect human rights and democratic processes
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Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and transmit an enrolled copy of the resolution to the Minnesota Oromo community
Legislative Description
A Senate resolution supporting the Oromo community and condemning the violence against their compatriots in Oromia State, Ethiopia
Last Action
Referred to Rules and Administration
5/14/2014