A resolution condemning the human rights record of the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and the brutal killing of Eswatini activist Thulani Maseko on January 21, 2023.
6/12/2024, 6:19 PMSummary of Bill SRES 174
Bill 118 sres 174 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that condemns the human rights record of the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini. The resolution specifically addresses the brutal killing of Eswatini activist Thulani Maseko on January 21, 2023.The resolution highlights the importance of upholding human rights and condemns the actions of the Eswatini government in violating these rights. It calls for justice for Thulani Maseko and for accountability for those responsible for his death.
The resolution also urges the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini to respect the rights of its citizens and to uphold democratic principles. It emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in government actions and calls for an end to human rights abuses in Eswatini. Overall, Bill 118 sres 174 is a strong statement of condemnation against the human rights violations in Eswatini and a call for justice and accountability for those responsible.
Congressional Summary of SRES 174
This resolution condemns the murder of Eswatini human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko and expresses concern about reports of continued human rights violations in Eswatini.
The resolution also calls on Eswatini (1) to fully investigate the murder, (2) to uphold human rights and freedoms, (3) to engage in a national dialogue regarding democratic reforms, and (4) to fully staff and empower Commission of Human Rights and Public Accountability (CHRPA) investigators. It also calls on the United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights to conduct an independent investigation and encourages the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to maintain and to expand support for human rights in Eswatini.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 174
Bill SRES 174 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 26, 2023. Bill SRES 174 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 26, 2023. Bill SRES 174's most recent activity was Star Print ordered on the resolution. as of May 22, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 174
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 174
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
AfricaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEswatiniGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsPolitical parties and affiliationSanctionsViolent crimeAlternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 174
A resolution condemning the human rights record of the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and the brutal killing of Eswatini activist Thulani Maseko on January 21, 2023.A resolution condemning the human rights record of the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and the brutal killing of Eswatini activist Thulani Maseko on January 21, 2023.Comments
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