Acknowledges the U.S. sanctions on Saudi individuals for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calls for Saudi accountability.
The bill acknowledges the U.S. sanctions on 17 Saudi individuals for their roles in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. It calls on the Saudi government to ensure accountability for all individuals responsible, release wrongfully detained individuals, and respect the rights of Saudi citizens. The bill also highlights ongoing human rights abuses by Saudi officials, including the arrest and intimidation of women and journalists. It emphasizes the importance of the U.S.-Saudi relationship and the need for Saudi accountability to maintain regional stability.
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