H.Res. 235 · 117th Congress · House

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.

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights.
Introduced
Mar 16, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. APR 02, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights.

  2. MAR 16, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. MAR 16, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. MAR 16, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Committees

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Africa Subcommittee

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Referred: Apr 2, 2021

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Referred: Mar 16, 2021

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