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HCONRES 356 101th Congress House International Affairs American economic assistance American military assistance Democracy Freedom of the press Human rights Kenya Political prisoners

Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the deteriorating human rights situation in Kenya.

Introduced: July 27, 1990 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 8, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
Aug 8, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Jul 27, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 27, 1990
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Condemns: (1) the arrest and detention of Kenyan citizens for the peaceful expression of political views and the recent violence against Kenyan citizens by security forces; and (2) the Kenyan Government's disregard of human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Calls upon the Kenyan Government to: (1) end intimidation and harassment of those critical of government policies; and (2) implement safeguards to ensure freedom of the press and independence of the judiciary and to guarantee civil and human rights for individuals detained by the government.

Expresses the sense of the Congress that all military and economic support fund assistance to Kenya should be suspended until the Kenyan Government: (1) restores basic human rights and fundamental freedoms; (2) releases persons arrested for the peaceful expression of their views and ends harassment and detention of political opponents and human rights lawyers; and (3) enables the Kenyan people to determine whether they want to pursue a multi-party democratic system.

What's happening now August 8, 1990

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.

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