Introduced
July 31, 2025
Mr. Durbin (for himself, Mr. Schiff, and Mr. Coons) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
RESOLUTION
Recognizing widespread decades-long human rights abuses in Eritrea, including indefinite imprisonment, inhumane prison conditions, and the absence of democratic institutions, and expressing support for the rights and freedom of the Eritrean people.
- (1) condemns the Government of Eritrea’s systemic human rights violations and abuses, which include arbitrary and indefinite detention, religious persecution, and torture;
- (2) calls on the Government of Eritrea to—
- (A) release all unjustly and arbitrarily detained political prisoners;
- (B) provide for the human rights and fundamental freedoms called for in its Constitution;
- (C) provide an opportunity for the Eritrean people to democratically choose their leaders; and
- (D) allow the United Nations Special Rapporteur to access the country;
- (3) stands with the Eritrean people in their aspiration for democratic governance, dignity, and freedom; and