I want to thank @RepChrisSmith, @RepKarenBass, and the Committee for the invitation to testify today on U.S. national interests in recent developments in Ethiopia and the regional significance of the improving relationship between #Ethiopia and #Eritrea
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#Ethiopia, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has initiated groundbreaking reforms across most every area of Ethiopian society since taking office in April. He deserves tremendous credit for his boldness in tackling issues that previous governments have not addressedShow this thread -
Dr. Abiy has also taken dramatic steps to end the former government’s repression of civil liberties, inviting a diversity of voices – including many who were previously criminalized – to participate in Ethiopia’s future
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With Eritrea’s re-emergence onto the regional & global stage, we see strong potential for its contributions to improving regional security.
#Eritrea can also contribute to regional peace & stability, as evidenced by its role brokering agreements among Ethiopian opposition groupsShow this thread
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And we hope your excellency would prove that by lifting the sanctions from Eritrea and Inviting President Isaias afwerki to white house to let the world learn from this example of peace + love



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We do not need PIA to visit WH. Been there done that.All we need is those sanctions lifted
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