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On behalf of
@TigrayCIC
, we announce the passage of Senate Resolution 97 via unanimous consent. We thank all Senators who worked with us on S.Res.97, which calls on the US to push for exit of Eritrean troops & independent investigations into atrocities against civilians in Tigray
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We thank Rep.
@BradSherman
for calling for airdrops into Tigray & for using the US Navy to interrupt Eritrea's commerce as long as Eritrea blocks humanitarian aid to the people of Tigray.
@PMEthiopia
and Eritrea cannot be allowed to use starvation as a tool of war.
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We presented a strong case & ended our AGOA lobbying effort when
@POTUS
agreed to remove Ethiopia from AGOA. Despite lobbying efforts by
@PMEthiopia
we knew
@POTUS
would not reverse his decision until PM Abiy complied with POTUS's demands. PM Abiy has no one to blame but himself
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Today, the
@POTUS
Administration officially informed
@PMEthiopia
that Ethiopia risks being removed from the AGOA eligibility list due to atrocities against civilians in Tigray. We urge PM Abiy to end the atrocities against Tigray or lose hundreds of millions of $$$ in US trade.
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On behalf of
@TigrayCIC
, we announce the passage of Senate Resolution 97 via unanimous consent. We thank all Senators who worked with us on S.Res.97, which calls on the US to push for exit of Eritrean troops & independent investigations into atrocities against civilians in Tigray
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Today,
@PMEthiopia
is calling around Washington, DC, bemoaning Ethiopia's removal from AGOA. We are here to inform
@AbiyAhmedAli
that the US is a nation of laws, & while some politicians forgot this basic principle of the United States, we made sure
@POTUS
Admin did not forget.
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A champion of human rights,
@RepMalinowski
, successfully put forward an amendment to the National Defense Act (NDAA), which called on
@POTUS
to determine if actions in Tigray by the Ethiopian and Eritrean armed forces is genocide. The NDAA passed the House a few hours ago. 🇺🇸
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We are happy to announce that punitive actions against
@PMEthiopia
gov for the atrocities in Tigray have now been extended until Sep 2023. The sanctions will continue until
@AbiyAhmedAli
stops the slaughter in Tigray. We thank
@POTUS
for respecting the evidence & taking action.
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This morning we engaged with members of the House & Senate foreign committees to stress the urgency of US action in light of
@PMEthiopia
airstrikes against civilians/targets. Every day
@POTUS
action is delayed communicates to PM Abiy that he can commit war crimes with impunity.
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The reports from Tigray of Turkish made drones used against civilians in Tigray is troubling. We urge Tigrayan-Americans to support
@SenatorMenendez
's S.1473 bill. This bill will ban US weapon sales, technology sharing, & all defense services to any country linked to genocide.
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PM Abiy
@PMEthiopia
denied military airstrikes were made against targets/civilians in Mekelle. Until told of US satellites imagery. He denied Eritrean troops were in Tigray. Until exposed by US &
@CNN
. He said no to independent investigations into atrocities. What is he hiding?
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The TPLF's letter welcoming
@POTUS
's call for a ceasefire & negotiations is being received very well here in Washington, D.C. In contrast,
@PMEthiopia
's open letter rejecting President Biden's call for a ceasefire has not been received well & is being described as dead on arrival
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We thank
@SecBlinken
for stating that the planned expulsion of UN officials is an attempt to "obstruct humanitarian assistance."
@POTUS
has authorized punitive actions. Every day these actions are delayed gives license to
@PMEthiopia
to starve millions simply for being Tigrayan.
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The
@IntlCrimCourt
(ICC) investigates and tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of genocide and war crimes. The ICC will lose all credibility and standing if it does not bring charges against
@AbiyAhmedAli
& key members of his government for crimes committed in Tigray
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Due to atrocities against civilians in Tigray, Ethiopia has been deemed ineligible by the
@POTUS
Admin to receive foreign aid under the Millennium Challenge Compact. This suspension will cost Ethiopia hundreds of millions of $ in US economic development funding. More news to come
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We thank the President of the United States
@POTUS
for authorizing travel restrictions and levying economic sanctions against the Ethiopian government and continuing current restrictions against the Eritrean government in response to the atrocities against civilians in Tigray.
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Ethiopian Government assets in the US and EU and the assets of individuals and organizations connected with human rights crimes in Tigray should be seized and a fund established to help the civilians victims of
@PMEthiopia
war on Tigray.
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We thank
@RepGregoryMeeks
, Chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs,
@ChrisCoons
, and the other members of Congress for rallying around
@POTUS
in the fight to hold those guilty of atrocities in Tigray accountable. We wish everyone a happy Sunday. 🇺🇸
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We are re-engaging with the House of Representatives and briefing key members on the situation in Tigray: We are building support for a House Resolution similar to Senate Resolution 97 and support for
@RepGregoryMeeks
and
@RepMcCaul
calls for sanctions.
#TigrayGenocide
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The UN projects that 22,000 girls/women were raped in Tigray alone. We thank
@RepSpeier
for sponsoring HRes842 which condemns the use of rape as a tool of war in Ethiopia. The perpetrators must be held accountable & US medical aid & assistance must be provided to help the victims
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Is your cup of coffee paying for genocide?
@Amnesty
reports that troops loyal to
@PMEthiopia
have committed atrocities against civilians in Tigray. Including rape & murder. Ask where your coffee comes from before you pay for it. You may save a life.
#TigrayGenocide
#starbucks
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The congressional hearing on the impact of sanctions in Africa has begun. We had discussions and submitted testimony on behalf of civilians in Tigray for official entry. We thank Rep. Chris Smith for taking a tough stance against the Ethiopian and Eritrean governments. 🇺🇸
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We urge the brave Tigrayan leaders in the US to file suit against
@PMEthiopia
under the Alien Tort Act. All the elements are there: Foreign gov committing gross human rights violations against a civilian population. Do not depend on politicians; rely on the law.
@TheJusticeDept
.
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Men, women, & children are dying of starvation in Tigray.
@PMEthiopia
uses rape & access to food as weapons of war.
@POTUS
has offered to take in Ukraine refugees. This is a good thing. We now ask
@POTUS
to allow Tigrayan refugees to come to the US. Let us do the right thing
@UN
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It is imperative that
@AbiyAhmedAli
be excluded from the upcoming US Africa Leaders Summit. Unless peace talks are part of the agenda,
@POTUS
should not host the leader of a regime accused of human rights violations, war crimes, & using rape as a weapon
@AsstSecStateAF
@StateDept
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Next week, we meet with stakeholders to discuss the Alien Tort Statute, which we believe allows a Tigrayan to sue the Ethiopian gov in
@uscourts
for atrocities, including rape, as a tool of war. A successful suit may allow victims to seize Ethio Gov
@PMEthiopia
assets in the US
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We thank
@SenatorMenendez
and
@SenatorRisch
for speaking with one voice: The United States will not stand by and watch the Ethiopian and Eritrean governments commit human rights violations and war crimes. More directive and punitive sanctions are now on the table.
#TigrayGenocide
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We welcome
@SenateForeign
statement,“
@POTUS
has yet to hold Ethiopian leaders accountable for human rights abuses.”
@PMEthiopia
should know that a peace agreement does not mean war crimes are forgiven. Republicans are committed to holding those guilty of war crimes accountable.
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We are glad to announce that H.Res.445 now has 31 cosponsors, Democrats (including members of the Black Caucus) & Republicans are united against war crimes and genocide. We have made sure that every vile & racist comment made by
@PMEthiopia
agents is seen by members of Congress.
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Our push has begun for
@POTUS
to take concrete action in Tigray. If we can place sanctions on Myanmar for crimes against its citizens, why can’t we sanction bad actors in Ethiopia & Eritrea who, in
@SecBlinken
own words, are committing ‘ethnic cleansing'.
#TigrayGenoicde
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We have formally requested that
@POTUS
not invite
@AbiyAhmedAli
of Ethiopia, Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea,
@Mustafe_M_Omer
of the Somali Region to attend the proposed US Africa Leaders Summit. We will be reaching out to our friends in Congress to recruit their support.
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Have Ethiopian-based Chinese firms with ties to the Chinese government benefited from AGOA, US trade, investments, and aid? We will put forward this question and more to key members of Congress and the
@POTUS
Administration this week. All US funds to Ethiopia should be vetted.
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Our assignment was to increase awareness of the atrocities in Tigray, push for strong language in-and-passage of S.Res.97, and sanctions. All were accomplished. Our assignment is now over. While we are no longer lobbying on this issue, we will keep speaking-up on behalf of Tigray
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A few hours ago, we presented our final arguments to Congress to build additional support for Ethiopia's removal from AGOA. We are confident in the outcome. While the official process plays out, we will end our lobbying effort but continue to speak out to help civilians in Tigray
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We informed key members of the Senate Foreign Committee that
@PMEthiopia
expulsion of 7 UN officials is PM Abiy directly interfering with humanitarian aid & attempting to prevent the discovery of facts relating to atrocities in Tigray. We advised that the US respond accordingly.
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As reported by
@CNN
,
@PMEthiopia
used
@flyethiopian
, a member of
@staralliance
, to ship arms to a rogue state, Eritrea: Arms used to commit atrocities in Tigray. Despite the evidence, Ethiopia has denied transporting arms to Eritrea. Clearly showing an intent to deceive.
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We are glad to announce that
@POTUS
sanctions against
@PMEthiopia
admin & supporters have been codified into law under Ethiopia Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 55. The U.S is working to identify & block/seize assets of known persons guilty of human rights violations in Tigray
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The time has come for
@POTUS
to act & hold the Butcher of Mekelle (PM Abiy)
@PMEthiopia
accountable for war crimes, genocide, & the use of starvation as a tool of war. Putting the Executive Order into action is the first step in referring the Tigray genocide to the
@IntlCrimCourt
Under 2019 Nobel Peace Prize recipient Abiy Ahmed's incompetent & corrupt leadership, people in
#Ethiopia
are eating roots & flowers, hospitals have no medicine, & children are dying of starvation as the world's hunger crisis. Take a look.
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The
@PMEthiopia
attempt to remain in AGOA has gone from expected to shocking to embarrassing. The
#NoMore
campaign does not seem to include US money. If PM Abiy had the same zeal in protecting Tigrayan civilians, as he has shown per AGOA $, countless lives would have been saved.
In continuation: Unfortunately,
@AbiyAhmedAli
cares more about AGOA $$$ than the lives of innocent Tigrayan civilians being bombed by drones & starving under his watch.
@POTUS
should unite the IC and compel PM Abiy to end the drone strikes, end the siege, and negotiate for peace.
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We publicly announced our journey to remove Ethiopia from the AGOA list on June 20, 2021. Despite a packed schedule,
@AmbassadorTai
took the time to publicly state that a decision on Ethiopia's AGOA eligibility will be made soon. We are confident that justice will prevail. 🇺🇲
Update: We will engage with key members of the US government to push for the suspension of Ethiopia from the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act list. Under Sec.104, a country that violates human rights & does not cooperate to
eliminate violations is not eligible to be on the list.
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@PowerUSAID
is a credit to the United States. She is a champion of using the vast resources of the United States to save lives and help the hungry, the voiceless, and the oppressed. We applaud her dedication to ensuring that vital aid reaches civilians in Tigray.
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As US citizens are being advised to leave Addis Ababa & as US Special Forces standby to assist the
@USEmbassyAddis
, we call on
@POTUS
to remember the countless innocent Tigrayan civilians who are being rounded up in Addis Ababa by
@PMEthiopia
forces. They (Tigrayans) need help.
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The US is very generous. Unfortunately, when it comes to enacting Bills to implement concrete actions in Africa, Congress is extremely slow. A good example is Ukraine vs Tigray. Nevertheless, do not give up hope. Keep pushing Congress to do the right thing. Justice will prevail.
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Yesterday,
@POTUS
authorized the banning of
@PMEthiopia
gov from receiving US arms, defense assistance, & defense services to include engineering support, maintenance of military equipment, technical data, & all military training & aid. US/Ethiopia defense partnership is now over
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We receive emails from people offering to help. To help, call your Rep in Congress. Tell them you support
@POTUS
's fight to save lives in Tigray. While
@PMEthiopia
agents are posting gibberish on Twitter & being ineffective, do things that will have actual effects on policy.
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President Biden has called for a war crimes trial against Putin.
@POTUS
must now call for war crimes trials against Ethiopia's
@AbiyAhmedAli
& Eritrea's Isaias Afwerki. There should be no difference in how the US responds to African vs European war crimes
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Reports by Ethiopian officials that 125 Amhara villagers were killed by the TPLF is why
@PMEthiopia
should agree to an independent investigation by the UN + US/EU into all the reported atrocities, as called for by
@POTUS
. PM Abiy is the only party opposing such an investigation.
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We thank
@USAIDSavesLives
for allocating an additional $181 million to deliver food & essential supplies to civilians in Tigray. The Biden Administration has shown great leadership in working to help the good people of Tigray. God bless the United States & the people of Tigray.
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Despite warning from
@POTUS
&
@AmbassadorTai
,
@PMEthiopia
continues to violate international law. We look forward to
@POTUS
AGOA eligibility proclamation. Section 104 of AGOA stipulates that eligible nations must not engage in human rights violations.
🇺🇸
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In continuation: The NDAA will now move to the Senate, where we expect it to pass with the noted amendment and support from
@SenatorMenendez
,
@ChrisVanHollen
,
@ChrisCoons
,
@SenatorRisch
. We urge Tigrayan-Americans to reach out to
@RepMalinowski
and show support for his action.
A champion of human rights,
@RepMalinowski
, successfully put forward an amendment to the National Defense Act (NDAA), which called on
@POTUS
to determine if actions in Tigray by the Ethiopian and Eritrean armed forces is genocide. The NDAA passed the House a few hours ago. 🇺🇸
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Talks are being had about the possibility of
@AbiyAhmedAli
, President Afwerki, & certain military members of their admins being charged with war crimes for the use of rape & other crimes as tools of war. These are only talks, but we are glad these conversations are taking place.
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We applaud the EU's
@EU_Commission
push for the removal of Russia from SWIFT per
#Ukraine
. Yet, the EU will have to explain to starving
#Tigrayan
mothers & black people why they did not take the same action to pressure
@PMEthiopia
from using starvation as a weapon.
@CNNAfrica
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We thank
@ChrisCoons
for sponsoring S.3075, which among other provisions, will authorize the US Treasury to work with our allies to block all key international bank loans to
@PMEthiopia
government, in a manner that protects human rights.
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Many individuals have doubted the resolve of the United States. They have all been proven wrong.
@PMEthiopia
should not mistake
@POTUS
' patience & respect for the 118 years of US/Ethiopia relations as weakness. Agree to a ceasefire, end the siege & atrocities, & begin peace talks
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While
@POTUS
has already taken cue from SRes97, passage of HRes445 will be a plus. The next step is to build support to amend certain language in HRes445. Justice requires a truly independent investigation. Call Congress & request investigation without Ethiopian Gov participation
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Our AGOA mandate has been achieved, and we have informed Congress that we are no longer lobbying on this AGOA issue. Nevertheless, we will continue to speak up on behalf of Tigrayans. We hope
@POTUS
' decision will compel
@PMEthiopia
to agree to POTUS demands.
#TigrayGenocide
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While the fight for peace & accountability is not over, it was the excellent reporting from reputable journalists & organizations, like
@nimaelbagir
and
@CNN
, that helped put a big spotlight on AGOA & other delayed US actions & compelled the US government to increase the pressure
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We presented a strong policy based argument. We believe Ethiopia will be removed from the 2022 AGOA eligibility list.
@PMEthiopia
should not mistake the patience of the American people for weakness. Govs that use rape & starvation as tools of war should not benefit from US trade.
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We have filed a Freedom of Information Act request with
@StateDept
to allow us to publicly release the names of Ethiopian & Eritrean officials covered under
@POTUS
visa ban for atrocities committed in Tigray. We will keep you informed as we communicate with State on this matter.
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Update:
@POTUS
now views
@PMEthiopia
expulsion of
@UN
staff as a red flag calling into question PM Abiy's commitment to credible investigations into the atrocities. We will keep asking what does PM Abiy want to hide and pushing for a credible independent investigation per S.Res97
We informed key members of the Senate Foreign Committee that
@PMEthiopia
expulsion of 7 UN officials is PM Abiy directly interfering with humanitarian aid & attempting to prevent the discovery of facts relating to atrocities in Tigray. We advised that the US respond accordingly.
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Ethiopian airstrikes forced a
@UN
humanitarian flight to abandon its landing in Tigray.
@PMEthiopia
gov confirmed that they knew of the incoming flight. The act by PM Abiy appears to be an 'intimidation tactic' that PM Abiy is using against aid workers.
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It must be US policy to ensure that those
@AbiyAhmedAli
who used rape as a weapon of war against women & children in
#Tigray
& aided & abetted these crimes in person or online are brought to justice. No matter where they may be. No matter how they try to hide.
@POTUS
@elonmusk
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Today,
@POTUS
Admin authorized sanctions against companies and individuals connected to the manufacturing of drones by Iran. Iran drones have been used to commit atrocities worldwide, including by
@PMEthiopia
against civilians in Tigray. More news to come.
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Update: We have been informed by a key member of the Senate Foreign Committee that the matter is being tracked very closely. We have requested the issue be elevated to
@POTUS
. On the House side, a follow-up meeting with a key member is being scheduled. We will keep you updated.
This morning we engaged with members of the House & Senate foreign committees to stress the urgency of US action in light of
@PMEthiopia
airstrikes against civilians/targets. Every day
@POTUS
action is delayed communicates to PM Abiy that he can commit war crimes with impunity.
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As reported by
@CNN
,
@POTUS
has determined that Ethiopia is not compliant with AGOA eligibility requirements due to atrocities committed in Tigray. We have achieved our advocacy mandate.
@PMEthiopia
has until January 1 to take action to allow
@POTUS
to reverse his decision.
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In our opinion, even well-respected entities like the
@ChildrensNatl
of Washington, D.C., can make mistakes. Children and their parents need competent and caring healthcare practitioners, not woke activists.
We hope Children's National Hospital and our clients, the
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We thank RepBass for introducing HRes445. We are glad that language we suggested condemning murder & rape by Ethiopian & Eritrean troops in Tigray, & sanctions are firmly rooted in HRes445. We are no longer lobbying on this issue but we will stand up a team to advise stakeholders
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Info: Dr. Von Batten has just been informed that H.Res.445 (the House Ethiopia Resolution) has been put up for committee markup. The markup is the formal step for the resolution to advance to the floor. We thank
@RepKarenBass
&
@RepGregoryMeeks
for taking this important step. 🇺🇲
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The US Senate is moving forward with a vote on the NDAA, which includes the amendment by
@RepMalinowski
that will mandate
@POTUS
to determine if forces loyal to
@PMEthiopia
committed genocide in Tigray. A genocide designation will have lasting consequences on PM Abiy & Ethiopia.
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All must be done to bring H.R.6600 to the floor & for the Senate to immediately take up the Bill.
@SpeakerPelosi
@GOPLeader
@SenSchumer
@LeaderMcConnell
. As the US rejoins the
@UN_HRC
, we must show the world that the US stands with the victims, whether it be in China or Ethiopia.
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We applaud
@SecBlinken
's call for a ceasefire, withdrawal of all Eritrean troops, credible investigation, & 'national dialogue'. We also applaud the US commitment to working with the 'Ethiopian people' to ensure all Ethiopians are represented in Ethiopia's political process.
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"The large-scale human rights abuses taking place in Tigray, including widespread sexual violence, are unacceptable and must end. Families of every background and ethnic heritage deserve to live in peace and security in their country"
- President Biden
Thank you, Mr. President
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The
@Amnesty
report confirms what is already known. Sexual violence is used as a tool of war against girls & women in Tigray by the Ethiopian gov & their allies. The EU & the UK should follow the US lead & impose sanctions on members of the Ethiopian gov. Including
@PMEthiopia
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We thank
@CNN
and
@nimaelbagir
for noting our effort pertaining to the passage of S.Res.97. The US Senate has made it clear that human rights violations will not be tolerated. We now focus our efforts on the House and
@WhiteHouse
as we push for sanctions.
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We advise US businesses in Ethiopia to look for alternative locations for their manufacturing until
@PMEthiopia
stops the murder of innocent men, women, & children. The likelihood of Ethiopia's AGOA eligibility being reinstated is zero unless PM Abiy complies with
@POTUS
demands.
We are happy to announce that punitive actions against
@PMEthiopia
gov for the atrocities in Tigray have now been extended until Sep 2023. The sanctions will continue until
@AbiyAhmedAli
stops the slaughter in Tigray. We thank
@POTUS
for respecting the evidence & taking action.
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Tigrayans should not get distracted by things with ZERO effect on US policy. You are winning: S.Res.97 passed,
@POTUS
responded with sanctions, more sanctions & AGOA on the table, negotiation between
@PMEthiopia
& TPLF & accountable for atrocities are now official US policy.
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While
@POTUS
' concern about exacerbating the conflict in Tigray is understood, his concern is being exploited by
@PMEthiopia
. The world is watching as Tigrayans are being targeted for extermination because of their ethnicity. The time for decisive US action is long overdue.
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As the world's attention turns to Russia & Ukraine,
@POTUS
should not forget the war crimes and human rights violations committed in Tigray by troops and militia loyal to Prime Minister Abiy
@PMEthiopia
@AbiyAhmedAli
& President Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea.
#JusticeforTigray
⚖️
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Tigrayans should not be alarmed by
@RepKarenBass
meeting with pro-Abiy supporters. Like all members of Congress, Rep Bass has a duty to listen to her constituents' issues. She is a seasoned legislator & makes policy decisions based on evidence & persuasive arguments. Not rhetoric
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The
@POTUS
should never be pictured with
@AbiyAhmedAli
, a man accused of using rape & starvation as tools of war. We will use PM Abiy's photo opportunity to ensure he is held accountable. This video is a stain on the integrity of the United States
@HouseForeignGOP
@SenateForeign
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As of today, for atrocities committed in Tigray, Ethiopia is out of AGOA & is statutorily prohibited from MCC funding, & Prosper Africa investments per S.Con.Res.14 as introduced by
@SenatorRisch
. Billions of $ in direct & indirect US trade and investment are now officially dead.
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As the AU & UN complementary investigations into the atrocities in Tigray move forward, we advise the EU & allies to enact targeted sanctions on Ethiopian officials. We are hopeful the US will officially label the acts of the Ethiopian & Eritrean forces as war crimes & genocide.
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We know
@PMEthiopia
supporters are desperately trying to identify our SMEs & office location to mount a harassment campaign & protest. This is not our first rodeo. Our address is confidential but they are welcome to protest outside our shared office space. We work remotely.
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"We were mocked when my very small firm announced our push for the removal of Ethiopia from AGOA. We were told it would never happen. I say to those that doubted us. It is not the size of the dog in the fight. It is the size of the fight in the dog" -Karl
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@POTUS
is scheduled to make a decision on Ethiopia's AGOA eligibility shortly. Our decision to push for the removal of Ethiopia from AGOA was made knowing the effect it would have on the Ethiopian economy. We urge
@PMEthiopia
to agree to
@POTUS
demands to avoid AGOA suspension
Update: We will engage with key members of the US government to push for the suspension of Ethiopia from the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act list. Under Sec.104, a country that violates human rights & does not cooperate to
eliminate violations is not eligible to be on the list.
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In continuation: We will reach out to
@staralliance
next week requesting details of its contractual agreement with
@flyethiopian
. If
@flyethiopian
has violated provisions within its Star Alliance agreement,
@staralliance
must act to protect its reputation and shareholders.
As reported by
@CNN
,
@PMEthiopia
used
@flyethiopian
, a member of
@staralliance
, to ship arms to a rogue state, Eritrea: Arms used to commit atrocities in Tigray. Despite the evidence, Ethiopia has denied transporting arms to Eritrea. Clearly showing an intent to deceive.
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We are glad to announce that despite intense lobbying from
@PMEthiopia
, the Ethiopian gov will remain banned from receiving US MCC funds due to atrocities in Tigray. We are also confident about AGOA & our request to block
@AbiyAhmedAli
from attending the US Africa Leaders Summit.
We will counter
@PMEthiopia
lobbying efforts no matter the avenue. Attached is Dr. Von Batten's letter to the AGOA committee in response to
@AbiyAhmedAli
nonstop plea to be allowed back into AGOA.
@PMEthiopia
continues to violate AGOA's Sec.14.
@SFRCdems
@SenateForeign
@CNN
@AP
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We thank
@POTUS
for standing with
@Somalia
@TheVillaSomalia
against the proposed illegal actions of
@PMEthiopia
and the secessionist Somaliland
@Presidencysl_
regime. The sovereignty and territory of Somalia are sacrosanct.
We thank members of
@POTUS
Admin for their kindness and
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The
@PMEthiopia
gov is going around Washington, D.C., begging to remain in AGOA while intentionally starving men, women, and children. Girls as young as 14 have been raped, and all PM Abiy and his supporters care about is losing U.S. money.
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As with S.Res.97,
@PMEthiopia
doubted our push for Ethiopia's suspension from AGOA. Now, PM Abiy, the Chinese-linked companies, & others who became rich on AGOA are concerned & using poor Ethiopians as cover. PM Abiy did not care when Tigrayan women were being raped and murdered.
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Starting today, we will state to engage with
@USTreasury
to "advocate" for scrutiny to be placed on remittance (estimated: $400 million annually) from the US to Ethiopia. To include prohibit the processing of remittances via Ethiopian entities and persons sanctioned by
@POTUS
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We thank
@ChrisCoons
for meeting with Tigrayan refugees housed in UN refugee camps in Sudan's Gedaref State.
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There are news reports that responding to S.Res.97, the US is preparing travel restrictions and financial sanctions per the atrocities in Tigray. It is our policy not to confirm or deny unannounced US executive action. Press inquiries on this matter should be directed
@StateDept
.
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We call on all Americans who support an end to the conflict and want justice for
#Tigray
to send a tweet to your US Senator. Tell them to support passage of Senate Resolution 97 (S.Res.97). Include hashtags
#PassSenateResolution97
#TigrayGenocide
@CNNPolitics
@FoxNews
@AP
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The US should remove Ethiopia from the Africa Growth & Opportunity Act list & all preferential investments and trade benefits until the Ethiopian gov is made to answer for using rape & starvation as tools of war. The Ethiopian foreign minister should go back to the drawing board.
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The Ethiopian gov first committed atrocities against Oromo civilians. When the world kept silent, Tigrayan civilians were next on the list. We stand with
@ollaaOromo
and
@SeenaaJimjimo
in calling for the release of all Oromo and Tigrayan political prisoners & journalists.
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In Sept, we made it clear that "Tigrayans should not be alarmed by
@RepKarenBass
meeting with pro-Abiy supporters. Rep. Bass pushed H.Res.445 foward and just forcefully condemned the actions of
@PMEthiopia
& called for independent investigations into the reported atrocities. 🇺🇲
Tigrayans should not be alarmed by
@RepKarenBass
meeting with pro-Abiy supporters. Like all members of Congress, Rep Bass has a duty to listen to her constituents' issues. She is a seasoned legislator & makes policy decisions based on evidence & persuasive arguments. Not rhetoric
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In continuation: We urge Tigrayans to stay focused. While
@PMEthiopia
and his agents pat themselves on their backs over rumors & meaningless non-policy tweets, we are focused on actually influencing official US policy & public perception. In this, PM Abiy has lost, and he knows.
This is in response to messages we have received: As stated before, we do not represent the TPLF. We also disagree with the use of child soldiers. Besides that, the statement by Rep Bass has no weight, for it was not included in H.Res.445, where it would actually mean something.
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We urge
@PMEthiopia
to begin permanent ceasefire negotiation with the leaders of the Tigray defense forces. This should include the withdrawal of all troops from Tigray, investigations into reported atrocities, accountability for war crimes committed, and a national dialogue.
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