A resolution standing with the people of Kenya following their national and local elections on March 4, 2013, and urging a peaceful and credible resolution of electoral disputes in the courts.
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on April 17, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Congratulates the people of Kenya on their commitment to peaceful elections, as demonstrated on March 4, 2013.
Calls on Kenyans to implement political, institutional, and accountability reforms envisioned in the Kenyan constitution.
Affirms that accountability for the 2007-2008 post-election violence is a critical element to ensure Kenya's democracy and long-term stability.
Calls on the government of Kenya to seek justice for the victims of political violence, including by honoring its obligations to cooperate with the International Criminal Court.
Encourages the people and government of Kenya to support implementation of constitutional reforms, rule of law, and efforts to strengthen governing, security, and judicial institutions.
Supports the devolution process in order to enable constitutional reform to be fully implemented.
Encourages the government of Kenya to respect the freedom of civil society organizations and activists.
Reaffirms that the people of the United States will stand with the people of Kenya in support of democracy, partnership, and peace.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2338-2339)
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 42.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2853-2854; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S2853-2854; text as passed Senate: CR S2854)
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2853-2854; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S2853-2854; text as passed Senate: CR S2854)
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