[Ethiopia]
Rep: “Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed spearheaded significant and commendable reform measures…However, I have become concerned about the recent unrest in the country.”
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Congressmember Karen Bass
Ethiopia: Bass introduces resolution encouraging continued democratic progress
Rep. Bass Slams Breonna Taylor Ruling: “They got away With Murder”
[Breonna Taylor]
Rep. Bass: “Passing the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act means that when incidents like this happen again, the officers are indicted and convicted for their crimes.”
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CALIFORNIA CONGRESSWOMAN BASS QUESTIONS POMPEO’S AFRICA TRIP
[Pompeo Africa Trip\Rep. Karen Bass]
According to reports, Secretary Pompeo has said that Trump is eager to play a bigger role on the continent. My hope is that this includes a comprehensive Africa policy and not just the desire to counter China.
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CALIFORNIA CONGRESSWOMAN BASS ON BURKINA FASO ATTACKS: THE WORLD MUST PAY ATTENTION TO SAHEL
[Africa\Burkina Faso]
Rep. Bass: “I am saddened by this attack and would like to express my condolences to the people and government of Burkina Faso…The entire world needs to pay attention to what is happening in the Sahel.”
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CALIFORNIA CONGRESSWOMAN BASS: STATE VIOLENCE IN GUINEA AGAINST POLITICAL PROTESTERS IS UNACCEPTABLE
[Africa News\Guinea]
Congresswoman Karen Bass: “Answering protest with violence is unacceptable. I want to honor those killed in political protests in Guinea and wholeheartedly condemn the killing of protesters and the imprisoning of opposition and civil society leaders. Political expression and assembly are critical for a functioning democracy. I urge the Guinean government, among others, to respect turnover in leadership as a key element of democracy.”
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