S.Res. 616 · 115th Congress

A resolution urging the Government of Kenya to respect human rights, protect democratic space for civil society, and promote transparent and accountable democratic governance.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2018-08-23
Latest action
2018-08-23 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Calls upon the government of Kenya and President Kenyatta to: (1) ensure that extrajudicial killings and other violations are investigated and prosecuted by an independent judicial inquiry, and (2) safeguard human rights and civil and political freedoms.

Calls upon the President and other senior U.S. officials, as well as international partners, to support the development of democratic institutions in Kenya.