SJRES 234 · 102th Congress · International Affairs
A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the Government of Kenya's November 14 through 16, 1991, suppression of the democratic opposition and suspending economic and military assistance for Kenya.
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EnactedLatest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 415.(1992-03-04)
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Condemns the arrest of certain Kenyan opposition leaders for the peaceful expression of their political views and the Government of Kenya's suppression of a specified rally sponsored by the Forum for the Restoration of Democracy. Urges the Kenyan Government to release those arrested and to permit the free expression of political views. Commends the actions of the U.S. Government in support of freedom of expression, democracy, and human rights in Kenya. Calls upon the President to ensure that U.S. development assistance bears a relation to the Kenyan Government's progress toward an open political system and respect for human rights. Urges the President to reassess whether to continue the International Military Educational Training program for Kenya. Suspends economic and military assistance to Kenya. Waives such suspension if the President reports to the appropriate congressional committees that the Kenyan Government has: (1) released political detainees and ended the prosecution of individuals for the expression of their political beliefs; (2) ceased mistreatment of prisoners; and (3) restored judicial independence and freedom of expression.…
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Cosponsors (17)
11 Democrats6 Republicans