H.R. 2228 would encourage and facilitate the consolidation of security, human rights, democracy, and economic freedom in Ethiopia.
Detailed Summary
Ethiopia Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights Advancement Act of 2007 - States that is U.S. policy to: (1) support human rights, democracy, independence of the judiciary, freedom of the press, peacekeeping capacity building, and economic development in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; (2) collaborate with Ethiopia in the Global War on Terror; (3) seek the release of all political prisoners and prisoners of conscience in Ethiopia; (4) foster stability, democracy, and economic development in the region; and (5) strengthen U.S.-Ethiopian relations.
Directs the Secretary of State to take specified actions to support human rights and democratization in Ethiopia.
Prohibits until the President makes specified congressional certifications: (1) security assistance to Ethiopia, with exceptions for peacekeeping or counter-terrorism assistance; and (2) U.S. entry of any Ethiopian official involved in giving orders to use lethal force against peaceful demonstrators or accused of gross human rights violations, government security personnel involved in specified shootings of demonstrators, and Ethiopian civilians involved in specified killings of Ethiopian policemen.
Directs the President to provide assistance for the rehabilitation of Ethiopian torture victims.
Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. government should: (1) encourage the government of Ethiopia to enter into discussions with the Oromo Liberation Front to bring them into full participation in Ethiopia's political and economic affairs; and (2) provide necessary assistance to help achieve such goal.
Directs the President to provide Ethiopia with: (1) economic policy assistance; (2) financing for U.S.-Ethiopian commercial ventures; and (3) resource policy assistance.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 5/9/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Points in Favor
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--!> I strongly call on the US congress men and women to support H.R. 2228, The Ethiopia Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights Advancement Act of 2007. The support of this bill is the only sure way to begin the respect of human rights in earnest and for Ethiopia to proceed to develop peace, sustainable development and democracy.It is also the only way that Ethiopia can take her rightful place in the international community as a land where human rights are respected and the rule of law reigns.-->
Points Against
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<!-- In my opinion ,the bill should not pass because It puts too much pressure on the goverment ,but not on the oppostions who chose arm struggle and on those that may get engage in inciting violence, and don't forget that our democracy is infant and the bill may unstablize our country-.I think we should learn to solve our problems peacefully.->
Visitor Comments
haileyesus
Just one more nonesense bill produced by people who just want to rape money out of the poor and disillusioned people in the name of democracy and human right. This bill is against US interest in all directions not only against the interest of Ethiopia. Democracy is a work in progress even in the US but people forget that, or don't want to think about that.
Mathias
I strongly call on the US congress women and men to support H.R. 2228, The Ethiopia Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights Advancement Act of 2007. The support of this bill is the only sure way to begin earnest human rights respect and for Ethiopia to proceed to develop peace, sustainable development and democracy. “It is also the only way that Ethiopia can take her rightful place in the international community as a land where human rights are respected and the rule of law reigns.”
Ferede Negsh
It is very important that the bill is passed, and HR.2003 no doubt it is a good example for the development of Democracy in ethiopia and it will be strong signal for the dectator leaders in our world.
Hanna
It is very important that the bill is passed, and HR.2003 no doubt it is a good example for the development of Democracy in ethiopia and it will be strong signal for the dectator leaders in our world.
Dereje
I support the bill because it may help democracy to prevail in Ethiopia.
Haile. M
I belive that human right is universal for all human beings irrespective of differneces in living standard. I belive that not only the ethiopian government but also goverments of donor countries has to respect the human right of Ethiopians. Hence, I belive that HR 2003 has a dual purpose in the sense that it makes both the goverment of ethiopia and USA respnsible for Human rights. That is why i am in support of this bill and i assure that i will stand for respect of human rights forever.
GOD BLESS HUMAN BEINGS
Fikru
It will facilitate the democratization process in Ethiopia and the region at large
Haile.M
I belive that human right is universal for all human beings irrespective of differneces in living standard. I belive that not only the ethiopian government but also goverments of donor countries has to respect the human right of Ethiopians. Hence, I belive that HR 2003 has a dual purpose in the sense that it makes both the goverment of ethiopia and USA respnsible for Human rights. That is why i am in support of this bill and i assure that i will stand for respect of human rights forever.
GOD BLESS HUMAN BEINGS
Abraha
I strongly support the bill because it may help to stop the human rights abuse in Ethiopia. Those guys in power have no any sense of humanity. They kill, arrest, and torture arbitrarily and shamelessly they talk about human rights and democracy.
HAGOS
H.R. 2228 FOR HUMAN RIGHT
Tobia
I support 100% hr 2003.Because it helps to develope democracy and protect human rights in Ethiopia.I think it is also usefull for EPRDF too.Because it helps them(EPRDF) to go to the right direction.
kandi 22
I bilive that human rigit is universal for all human beings irrespective of differences in living standard.Ibelive that not only the ethiopian government but also governments of donir countries has to respect the human rihgt of Ethiopians.Hence, I belive that HR 2003 has a dual purpose in the sense that it makes both the government of ethiopia and USA respnsible for Human rights.That is why i am in support of this bill and i assure that i will stand for respect of human rights forever
sara
It helps strongly the humanright situation in Ethiopia
Gebeyehu
I think this bill can only help the effort for human rights and democracy in Ethiopia.
Some people may think it may interfere with the current Shimagilewoch effort which is has already started showing tangible results.
If the government of Ethiopia is prepared to genuinely promote human rights and democracy, they should not be intimidate by this bill.
Ewunt
I strongly support HR2oo3. It is very important document. I consider it as a best remedy for the current cancer of Ethiopia, Woyane.
MAMO
I support HR2003
demcracy for ethiopia
merone
I supportHR2003
democracy for ethiopia
wolde
I strongly support HR2003 because it is a fundamental document for the relation between Ethiopia and USA.
meron
democracy for ethiopia
support the bill HR2003
lula
I support the bill HR2003
Dagnachew
Democracy is the out come of liberal arts, social consciousness and development. It is unrealistic to expect poor, uneducated, and underdeveloped countries to practice progressive democracy. Ethiopia - in many ways - has progressed under the current leadership in all sectors. Airing diverse views, demonstrating in peaceful ways, and the presence of rich, open, and heated debate is self-evident to prove democracy is indeed evolving for the first time in our history. The country has shown measurable improvements in education, industry, health, technology, energy, and in good governance. Although the system needs to improve, the government has done more than any other government in Ethiopia’s history.
Ethiopia has to be encouraged not to be punished for the bold actions it has taken. Trying to impose order from afar is tantamount to compel alien order to free people. As freedom lover Ethiopian, I reject this HR proposal because it brings the exact opposite my country aspires.
Mesfin
I am an Ethiopian American and I do support HR2003 bill. The reason my tax money has to be used for the purpose that is intended; not to make the Ethiopian people life miserable. There for any money that will be given to the government of Ethiopian has to go with accountability. That is all.
BEKELE
I SUPPORT THIS BILL.
meron hailu
i support bill hr 2003
for democracy in ethiopia
Solomon Arega
The bill should pass to the full house.
sam
I support HR.2228
Alula
This is very very disgraceful. We have already many full time traitors within Ethiopia Like Meles and his co who believe Ethiopia's history is only 100 years and Ethiopi did not have access to the sea. Now we have another type of traitors. These are part time traitors. They work full time for their lives. They live the most comfortable lives on earth. However, they are battling to sell out Ethiopia probably to shore up for their share in the name of the people. A spade a spade call for all Ethiopians to eliminaate all traitors full time, part time from within and out of Ethiopia.
Ethiopia is not a colony of the united states. Our people are not living in the united states. Our people must live under the law of their land, not under the law of a foreign land.
GUTEMA
IN SUPPORT HR 2003 I AM AGENST ANY KILLING OR HARASMENT AND AGEN KILLING MELES IS A KILLER
TASA
MELES IS A KILLER
BEYENE
MELES KILLED IN GONDER IN AWASSA IN GAMBLA IN ADDIS MORE THAN ONE TIMES
JESTES FOR THOS INOSENT
MILKIYAS
BY THE WAY 2005 MELES KILLED 7 YEAR BOY AND ALSO 79 OLD MAN IS HE SKERD OF THEM FOR HIS POWOR OR HE IS BY NACHER A KILLER I SUPPORT ANY BILL THAT HELBS SO KOLED MELES THE KILLER
JOUN
I HATE A KILLER
SO I SUPORT THE BILL
KAT
I WONDER IF ANY ONE SUPORT A KILER
I AM FOR HR 2003
BANT
MELES ORDER THE KILING 2005 IN ONE DEY HE KILED MORE THAN 200 AND WOND 700 HE PUT IN JALE 50000 IT IS GOOD TO SIGNE A PETSHEN COLCT A COMENT THIS IS ON BLAKE AND WHAIT FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO SEE I SUPORT HR 2003 OR ANY BILL THAT STOP GIVEING HEM THE WIPEN HE USE TO KILL.
Nebiat
This bill is very important for the ethiopian people. Apart from being extremely repressive, the governemnt of ethiopia hates the people of ethiopia and has no regard for their interests or aspirations. The government exists to please (or decieve) the international community than its own people.
The bill therefore needs to be made much stronger, at least as strong as the "Belarus Democracy Act of 2004" that was also authored by Mr Chris Smith.
As well, it should require the government to refrain from passing unjust laws in its rubber stamp parliament and to rescind those that are already in effect. Some unjust laws that have been instituted in the recent past include, but are by no means limited to, the media law, the criminal law, the election law (which bans foreign observers), parliamentary rules (which make the opposition a farce), anti-corruption law (which is often used to persecute political opponents) etc.
OROMO USA
PLS SUPORT OLF INSTEAD OF HR 2003
PLS SUPORT OLF INSTEAD OF HR 2003
PLS SUPORT OLF INSTEAD OF HR 2003
PLS SUPORT OLF INSTEAD OF HR 2003
nigist
I support the bill because it may help to develop democracy in Ethiopi.
Asnakech
I really do not support the Bill HR 2003 due to the disadvantages that causes for Ethiopians.
Wagayie
I strongly opposed HR 2003.
Asmerom
Long live EPRDF! Death to the remnants of Derg & ShaAbia.
solomon
I support HR2003 because melsse zenaw is a killer innocente people
in ethiopia please in the sake of GOD don't help melsse zenawe USA or BUSH
shekesheke
I supporteHR2003 because Melsse zenaw is a killer he kill innocent people in ethiopia Please BUSHE in the sake of GOD don't help zenaw he is snake
Mechachal
What will be wrong to vote for a bill that propotes democracy and rule of law in one of the oldest civilization? Come on my compatriots
dadi bitiko
I Support HR 2003
Tewodros
I support HR 2003 because it may help
democracy and freedom develop in Ethiopia. All peace loving people of Ethiopia please Support HR 2003. It will help you, your family and the next generation. Thank you
M Dessalign
Isupport HR 2003 Because of the woyane(EPRDF)ADMINISTRATION They are so bad and a Killer.what they are doing in addis.
Abraham Yayeh
For very many good reasons, Ethiopia deserves genuine support and partnership with the people and government of the United States. But, the concerned US congress folks must rest assured that the proud Ethiopian people won’t compromise their independence for American cash. We shall never buy slavery in return of any sort of aid from any country including the US. Those sold out elements that are pushing the infamous RH-2003 were free when they sold out their Ethiopian nationality in exchange of American citizenship, but they should not expect to have the same liberty of selling out our beloved country to the country that adopted them for what ever reason. If it comes as a choice, America can keep its money, if it believes that any money can twist our hands to accept the US congress write us laws directing bus how to run our affairs. The question of human rights is Ethiopians’ sovereign duty, not the duty of aliens’.
Etsehiwot
I support HR 2003 EPRDF or Weyane They want to kill us again.this pieace Full People.i don't know What Expecting Us.
Kassa Kidane
This bill undermines the sovereignty of our country. We are not going to be governed by congress with a remote control. If there are changes to be made in Ethiopia, it has to come from within and as such we have already started the democratization process. It is a long road. It took US hundreds of years to where it is right now and to expect Ethiopia to be at this level as this time is beyond reality. Let us stop asking oursiders to help us instead let us help ourself. Our biggest problem as this time is povery and illiteracy and if we help combat these defficiencies the rest will correct itself through time. Let us stop being immotional and being blinded by person matters and let us put the interesr of our country at the forefront.
Kassa Kidane
Prime minister Meles Zenawi brought unprecedented democratic changes in Ethiopia. Ethiopia is a nation of many nations and nationalities. All rights have to be respected. We can only go forward and not to the old days of one group dominating the others.
Kassa Kidane
This bill undermines the sovereignty of our country. We are not going to be governed by congress with a remote control. If there are changes to be made in Ethiopia, it has to come from within and as such we have already started the democratization process. It is a long road. It took US hundreds of years to where it is right now and to expect Ethiopia to be at this level as this time is beyond reality. Let us stop asking oursiders to help us instead let us help ourself. Our biggest problem as this time is povery and illiteracy and if we help combat these defficiencies the rest will correct itself through time. Let us stop being immotional and being blinded by person matters and let us put the interesr of our country at the forefront.
samson
Unless america stops its selfish foreign policies and double standard,democracy and the rule of law will never flourish in our beloved country.First of all We have to hold usa accountable for EVERY distruction which is coused ny meles`s regime,the growing poverty and repression in ETHIOPIA.The bush administration will never achieve its goal on fighting terror by funding buchers like meles zenawi and his allies,it even makes more and more people stand against americans,then it will be late to call the upprisers "TERRORISTS".NOT EVERY TERROIST IS A TERRORIST."
we want to see actions not empty promisses.If the usa wants a support from more than 75 000 000 people of Ethiopia not from a certain groups, HR 2003 must be passed and emplimented.
God bless Ethiopia !!!!!!!!
Down with our enemies!!!!!!
Alexander
I FULLUY SUPPORT HR 2003!
Tesema M
This is very important for the people of Ethiopia to support HR 2003.
§KASAHUN
PLEASE NO.
TASSEW
HR2003 IS DEAD.
JEMAL
I DON`T WANT TO REVIVE THE BILL.
MASERO
ETHIOPIAN PLEASE REJECT THE BILL.
GAGOCHA
I NEVER SUPPORT THE BILL.
JEGNAW
THE BILL IS COLONY.
MELA FASA
LONG LIVE FOR MELES ZENAWI.DEATH TO HR2003.
Kasahun tassew
our problem is solved by Ethiopians.
Tadesse
This is really a high time for all peace loving Ethiopians to see this bill pass to the floor and be practical in order for the establishment of democratic process & betterment of the country at large. I strongly support it passed.
Ewnetu
It is important passing the bill to rectify the American image of its support of one of the most brutal gangs of the world who is bathed with the blood of innocent people.
Lakew
This bill is for freedon, democracy and liberty.
ONE ETHIO
DEARTH TO THE KILLER OF INNOCET ETHIOPIAN! TIME WILL COME! FREEDON, FREEEDON, FREEEDOM
ETHIOPIA FOR ETHIOPIANS!
yebaba
the bill is important for the ethiopian people .the weyane government has to respect the humanrights in ethiopia.Any where injustice is every where injustice.
Observer
As long as it stands for the poor fellow Ethiopian, I believe every one of us should stand for it (the Bill, even the dictators’ themselves. Why the panic?
Long live Ethiopia and fellow Ethiopian!
Peace, reconciliation and prosperity for our land in the new Ethiopian millennium
Ewunetu Tenkir
For some leaders knowing the accountability act would have been enough to restrain self from human right violation but for few others,like Ours imposing it would be mandatory because as we all and the world at large know ,couldn't exersice self restrain or did not want to understand the long term effects of behaving against international codes of conduct.
MERDOFA
I SUPPORT H.R.2003
Belay Demerew
I wish I had had the power to stop this savage; cruel; inhuman Chauvinist rulers in the horn of Africa.
Yinegal
i do not understand why any sane person opposes this bill!
Why?
It is to the benefit of USA, Ethiopia, and the world in general.
Democracy, accountability, and helping is the foundation of world peace and international diplomacy. Why oppose it? It must be people who are responsible for the deaths of those many innocent demonstrators and imprisoned souls.
Unless one has not read the bill, it realy is ignorance to oppose it.
thank you
Demelash Mersha
I strongly support the passage of HR 2003 because it would facilitate:
1. the establishment of a
democratic system and the end
of dictatorship in Ethiopia
2. the protection of human rights
3. the establishment of the
independence of the juciary,
4. economic self sufficiency,
4. a strong and reliable ally to all freedom loving nations of the world.
The free world should help Ethiopia in its liberation struggle from the yolk of ethno fascist regime of Meles Zenawi.
maniyazewal
I am against 0f HR 2003 that interfere and disrespect the country, and the sovereignty of independence of the people of Ethiopia. I feel like colonized by the congress of America. that is not democracy or human right it is hidden agenda of few Congress that have interest for own sake
Tsegay
I am strongly opposed to HR 2003 with due repect to the U.S. Congress I can not believe they are even entertaining this now I think this is just waste of the tax payers time and resources trying to interfer with internal affairs of another country. Please stop this nonesense and leave the people of Ethiopia alone.
Tlahoun Solomon
I urge the congress to look at the suffering of the majority of Ethiopian people, not the sweet and divisive talks of the ruling party and it's leaders. They are there not by majority vote but by the barrel of the gun.
Tlahoun Solomon
I urge the congress to look at the sufferings of the majority of Ethiopian people, not the sweet and divisive talks of the ruling party and it's leaders or the lobiest (who are ony working for thier money). They are there not by majority vote but by the barrel of the gun.
Yohannes Gebre Meskel
THE CONGRESS SHOULD KNOW THAT ETHIOPIA IS RUN BY ONE ETHNIC GROUP CALLED TIGRAY , THEY CONTROLE THE ENTIRE MILITARY AND ECONOMY OF ETHIOPIA AND THEIR CRIMES HAVE NO LIMITS.I urge the congress not to ignore reports of abuses of civilians by Ethiopian security forces for the last 15 years.Not to ignore the unlawful imprisonment, killings, tortures of so many voiceless Ethiopians.
ONE ethnic should not run an entire country with the U.S MONEY.
U.S support to the ethno fascist regime of Meles Zenawi should not be unconditional.WE NEED YOUR HELP
TO BRING JUSTICE AND DEMOCRATIE TO ETHIOPIA.
Tassew
no for this bill
SEREKE
IN FAVOUR
Slomon g
I full support this bill
Tesfaye
I support the bill 100%, It is a corner stone for human right and freedom...
Bekele HS
I am so disappointed that is did not pass.
Neutral
Is that ths sign of Ethiopians in diaspora being handicapped to achieve their goal with the support of poor farmers there in Ethiopia. HR or Congressman is noone to decide in my country fate
Teklu T
I read an article “The United States believes that democracy is the best form of government for stability – in Africa and beyond”.so please we Ethiopians need your help .
Wubie
I Support the bill
Alemayehu
I know I am toking My part. but all Ethiopian's people support HR 2003. but who can acesess the internet. this is the main proplem.
Dereje Shitaw
I support the bill
ABEBE
I support this bill for peace & satbility ,democratization process and the unity of ethiopia. But also to be freed from the brutal regime of Melse Zenawi and murdere Agazi troops. Gad blees ethiopia
Behailu Kifle
I FULLUY SUPPORT THE BILL
Abraham Yohannes
In God I believe!
I want to see democracy in Ethiopia and thus strongly support the passage of the bill
Seyoum
I strongly support the Bill. This is the least that the US cCongress do the opressed Ethiopian people.
zemariyam
i support if it works and if really tru mediaters doing thier good job for it .
YEDEBEREW
WHO IS STANDING AGINEST THIS BILL????
HAHAHAHAHAH..........
MAY EDECTATOR.
ASHEBR WEYANE
USA as human rights advocate must suport democratization process in any country including in Ethiopia.
I SUPORT HR2003.....I LOVE IT...HA HA HA
WASHERA-2
USA as human rights advocate must suport democratization process in any country including in Ethiopia.
MELES ZENAWI
This is very important for the people of Ethiopia to support HR 2003
HAYELOM
I belive that HR 2003 has a dual purpose in the sense that it makes both the goverment of ethiopia and USA respnsible for Human rights. That is why i am in support of this bill and i assure that i will stand for respect of human rights forever.
I LOVE HR2003
ABAM MELA
I support the bill B/C, It is a corner stone for human right and freedom...
AYANTU
It is very important that the bill is passed, and HR.2003 no doubt it is a good example for the development of Democracy in ethiopia and it will be strong signal for the dectator leaders in our world.
Iskender Ketema
In the highly interdependent, insecure and changing world that we live today such a bill can add its own merit in the struggle of the Ethiopian people to secure a representative administration of their own choice. Democracies cannot neglect the clear expression of the Ethiopian people that has taken place on May the 15th 2005 in favour of democracy. Americans are generous and hard working people. They have to understand that the true help they can provide to Ethiopians is not corn and wheat. Ethiopians want to see the Americans true commitment to democracy in Ethiopia.
OURGESSA
I WHOLE HEARTEDLY SUPPORT THIS BILL!
NO FINANCIAL AID TO THOSE WHO CAN'T MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY AND RULE OF LAW. WHOMEVER ADVOCATES AGAINST THIS BILL IS ASKING THE AMERICAN TAX PAYERS TO FINANCE TYRANNY.
Beletsachow
I strongly support the bill. H.R. 2003 will safe many human life from abusers in Ethiopia.
Ethionile
The democratization process in Ethiopia is not a simple one term election result, it is a long process, which is and will improve in our future political activity, so that such supporting bill like H.R.2228 are important to move side by side, but I do not think H.R. 2003 is preferabel at our current volitile sutiuation in Ethiopia.
Tessema
Iam happy supporting the bill,because it does has to have the power to stop: the killing,the imprisonment,the law lessness of my people.
God bless Ethiopia
meraro
i support 200%.USA must help human right in ethiopia.
fisha
I support HR 2003
hailu lema
please help HR 2003 For Our Country of Ethiopia
Sellale
I SUUPORT HR 2003
Dejen
I strongly suport HR2003.
Martha
I Suport HR.2003, It's a good example for the dectatorship Meles Zenawi.
Asfiti
Don't Sell you country. This is not from our blood. HR 2003 - full rejection. I have never heard before that begs a foreign country to colonialize his/her own country. when this happens in 21st Century? This is weard very weard.
Loula_24
I am for the bill
Mulatu Kebed
I Support HR2003 bill pass
Melaku Ashagre
I am for the bill
Leunech Tekeber
I Support the bill 2003 pass
Telahun kebed
I an support HR2003
Weldeab WELDEMARIAM
I Support the bill HR2003
Wetatu kebede
I am for the bill
Ethiopia Seyefu
I Support HR2003 Pass
Tadesse
H.R. 2228, The Ethiopia Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights Advancement Act of 2007, is similar to H.R. 2003, The Ethiopia Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights Advancement Act of 2007 and I support it.
America is an icon of hope for all the countries that are languishing under tyranny, as beacon of hope America need to guide the lost ships safe to the harbor of hope and democracy as it used to in ending the grip of socialism. Pocket of dictators who are singing the song that America want to hear while oppressing, killing and maiming their own people should not be tolerated American is more than just self interest.
Please pass this bill and tell the tyrant in Addis Ababa that he can fool some people some time but he can not fool all the people all the time.
Daniel
I think HR 2228 will speed up the release of prisoners of concience and the democratic process in Ethiopia. It is is as simple as that HR 2003 secured partial release of prisoners of conscience.As the same time the passage of HR2228 will positively contribute towards the achievement of Human right and Democracy in Ethiopia.We already saw the fruits of the previous bill.I personally support this bill. Thanks
jhonny
I Love and support this BILL
Tola
Donot cheat us in the name of elders...negotatiation...We want the bill to pass right now.America should promote justice by passing this bill.
mandefro
i support 2003 and kinigit
Mustapha El-Sabhi
Ethiopia's freedom sole responsibility is of Ethoipians. Democracy needs be put back in the high post it used to before Bush lied and cheated, and finaly used the back door Supreme Court to get into office. So, how the US advise us on democracy with its own dirty lanudry behind?
America mind your own human rights in your own land and Guantanamo prison and in Garab, Iraq prison.
So, I say, hands off Ethopia. We not US "back-yard" like the Central and South American, which have been playground of US Imperialism.
As for misguided and lost souls pushing the bill, read G. E. Gorfu articles on the Mhuran Denakurt, or educated idiots, in Aigaforum.com and Ethiopian Observer and other websites. They traitors of Ethiopia.
Long live Ethiopia!
Mustapha El-Sabhi
Zelalem
In my opinion ,the bill should not pass because It doesn't put the oppostion and the government on the same page,especially when there are oppostions that are involved in arm struggle and those that may want to destablize the country with the help of EPLF, and don't forget that our democracy is infant,and I am afriad that the bill might threaten our peace and hurt the economical development of our poor nation.
alem
I Oppose this bill
I support HR-2003
TAGAY PAULOS
I support this bil sorry Meles Zenawi
SOLOMON GDR-COLUMBUS
I STRONGLY SUPPORT THIS BILL AND THE US CONGRESS HAS A MORAL AND A HUMANITARIAN OBLIGTION TO PASS THIS BILL. OTHERWISE, USA WOULD HAVE NO CREDIBILITY TO SHAMPION FREEDOM,DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS AROUND THE WORLD.I, AS A PROUD ETHIOPIAN-AMEICAN WILL GO TO VOTE NEXT ELECTION TAKING THIS BILL VERY SERIOUSLY.
Abo
This bill is a litmus test to see if there is any integrity left in the US congress, two of the main products of the revolving door, a former speaker and a majority leader are working day and night lobbying for the tyrant that kill its own people.
I hope congress will send a strong message to the tyrant in Ethiopia and the abusers of access in high office for personal gain that congress is not for sale.
I will remember this bill when I go to the polling booth.
Yoseph
I strongly support this bill and think this the way forward in holding African dictator leaders accountable for their act, and making the world a more democratic and peaceful society.
Tigist
I support the bill 100%, the bill support not only for ethiopia people, it helps for Africa as well.
arayahun
I support H.R.2228.
Zoskales
I support the bill, and it should be clear to everyone that those who don't sup-port the bill, never come with a reasonable argument against it. Who, unless for hidden dark motives, dislikes the promotion of democracy. The goals of the bill, are identical to that of the UN declaration of human rights or any other noble human goal. If anyone is against the bill let them please enlighten us why!
Wondu
This bill is a must pass bill, that will help not only the Ethiopian people also will help as a standard the rest of dictator leaders in Africa. American tax payers money need to be spend in the wright place, Ethiopia and her people will benefit from this bill with out any question. The bottom line is Goverments need to be accountable for their acts, if they use Americans tax payers money.
kidest
I strongly support this bill and we want the bill to pass right now.America should promote justice by passing this bill. It is not only for Ethiopia it also for Africa.
seble
No one,including 'pm melles',in his/her sane mind would ever wish H.R.2228 to fail!!!Most of all,not the US Congress!!!So,just pass the Bill and give Democeacy and Ethiopia a chance.
May God help you in your wise decisions!!!
gebriye
Thanks God that there're such webs for us to say something about anything that we feel we should say.Or else,most of our journalists are either dead,jailed or running for their lives along the borders of Ethiopia or Europe and soon any layman who barely reads will follow them suit!!!
So,Reverred US Congress Members, please pass the bill,H.R.2228 and get it over with tyranny and help Democracy mushroom.
Let Allah help You.
koshin
This bill will never help Ethiopian people to learn the secret principles of democratic ideals if encouraged to commit violence causing the deaths of hundreds when they disagree the election results or their government. We need to teach Ethiopians to seek political end via peaceful means.
Yes, we must hold our Ethiopian friends accountable when it comes to violating human rights and advancing democracy but only criticize and cut off aid when its warranted. Ethiopian government achieved what the whole world could not achieve for years by expelling Al Qaida associate in Somalia in ten days and that must be recognized. This bill is an insult to our Ethiopian allies.
Koshin, Seattle USA.
yewudu
it is true that human right is inborn and universal.Meles is depriving this right.In 21fst century there should not be discrimination againist races and brutal killing like EPRDF did and still doing in ethiopial soil.
Hagose
I storngly support the bill. Because our leaders start to think before they kill and aresst inocent Ethiopian's
abbaa dubbii
Leaders violate human rights always to stay in power and suck the blood of their people. I am always sorry for the so-called democratic international communities who spend their citizens' money to feed the mouths of greedy leaders in spite of the hunger of innocent people.the USA is blind to the cry of the people if the people in power pleases her in the name of terrorism. Meles is killing & torturing Ethiopians and say -terrorism. If America helps the people of Ethiopia elect democratic government, Ethiopians will stand by the USA to defend against terrorism. Meles is not the only creature against terrorism. Please help us change the killing regime and work with the people of Ethiopia. Pass the law immediately.some foreigners may say everything to help him stay in power but always listen to the crying of the Ethiopian people who are hungry of democracy and the rule of the law.remember there is no freedom in Ethiopia right now.
Long live Ethiopia!
Long live who are for the truth!
wossu
I realy support this bill because i am a human being.If i am not support this bill,i swear, i am not ethiopian citizen.Congress man,continue the prosses,we all ethiopians are with you ever.
tiruneh
This bill brings no reconciliation to Ethioia.We are ready to forgive and say byegones be byegones.Those out there do not have any idia what the situation is currently in the country.We stand firmly behind our government that has accepted its past errors and is willing to change.
zed
I say 1st-we need to work hared 2nd-Love ETHIOPIA truely this time you are the Leader ethiopia !pleas every body LOVE ETHIO.
Goitom
I support this bill . It is really for Ethiopia
Hagos Berhe
I strongly support it. Because I hate Ethinic politics of EPRDF
Abebaw
America did best for Ethiopians. I suport this bill.
G/medihin
It is best
HabeteGiorgis
This Bill should pass. I think the only opposers are members of Woyane
Gobeze Tenaw
I think every healthy Ethiopian will support the bill. Because we suffer a lot in this government.
Hiwot
To make life safe in Ethiopia this bill can play agreat rol.So I support strongly
Addis
I support HR2003. It helps restore human rights and democracy in Ethiopia. Shame on Mekele University "scholars" to stand against the bill. And their justification is meaningless. Let's Unite on such matters not only for ourselves, but for our generation too.
Addis
How is HR2003 a colony? Make sure you read and understood correctly. Besides, make sure you are not biased and pro-woyanie government. Rather, try to think of international human right law.
Mebratu
We need Unity Know
habeshawit
i support HR 2003
Mitiku
I don’t support this stupid Bill which doesn’t bring any meaningful solution in Ethiopia. The solution should be only by Ethiopian and the current democratic government of Ethiopia, EPRDF. Long live for EPRDF and Ethiopian people, Death for this meaningless bill!!! No body can have the right to decided on besides of Ethiopia. Any body should never west his/her time.
GOD IS ALWAYS WITH ETHIOPIA!!!
Mitiku Himira
I don’t support this stupid Bill which doesn’t bring any meaningful solution in Ethiopia. The solution should be only by Ethiopian and the current democratic government of Ethiopia, EPRDF. Long live for EPRDF and Ethiopian people, Death for this meaningless bill!!! No body can have the right to decided on besides of Ethiopia. Any body should never west his/her time.
GOD IS ALWAYS WITH ETHIOPIA!!!
ATO ZOBITE
i am in support of a bill. coz it may change current polotical atmosphere. God bless our home land ETHOPIA.
ganja
100%
TOMY
Dont cheat as with these HR 2003 fiasco. These is a ploy by Amhara tribalists in DC. If the congressmen want to indulge and dance along with African tribalism it is their right. But they should answer to history in the future. Tribalism disguised as nationalism is very ativistic indeed.
Yambule
Please Ethiopians before u give a comment here,look the overall idea in the internet which is translated in Amharic.By any means,Hr 2003 has no good impact for eyhiopia.To make democracy respected in Ethiopia,the American congress has no value.We can bring Democracy for Ethiopia our selves step by step.Don't forget that America make slavary
Mekonnen
No one be against unless he/she is either a dictator or supporter to a dictator.
Maura
Thank you, Asrat, for the information about this important HR bill. I am writing to both of my state senators to pass the bill for human rights and democracy in Ethiopia.
meles
please just take alook what HR2003
is about then you will see behind it