[G20\Africa\COVID-19]
Rep. Bass: “I commend the pledges made thus far by leaders of the G-20 to help the most vulnerable countries, particularly on the African continent.”
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House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa
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 REP. BASS INTRODUCES RESOLUTION CALLING FOR INTERNET PROTECTIONS IN AFRICA
[Africa News\ Internet Freedom]
Rep. Bass: “Increasingly, many African governments describe content on the internet as ‘fake news’ as the basis for blocking the information during disasters, terrorist attacks, and social unrest. African governments also harass and detain journalists, whistleblowers, bloggers, and other media workers… Oftentimes internet access is restricted during political elections, protests, and demonstrations.”
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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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