![]() ![]() ![]() security assistance “to any country the government of which engages in a consistent pattern of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights.” Section 502B defines gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, and the same definition applies for the purpose of the Leahy Law. The central prohibition of Section 502B(a) bans the provision of U.S. ![]() (For a simplified explanation of how the Section 502B(c) process functions, see the Center for Civilians in Conflict’s explainer on the topic.) The latter creates the framework for S.Res.109. Section 502B has two main parts: a binding prohibition and a congressional enforcement mechanism. It also provides expedited pathways to votes on the Senate floor, making it a potent tool to accelerate congressional action regarding support to partners with particularly concerning human rights records. The statute fills gaps in other, more familiar oversight and reporting mechanisms and offers more flexibility than alternatives. The revival of Section 502B is long overdue. If the Murphy-Lee resolution passes, it will mark the first time that Congress has requested a report under Section 502B(c) since 1976. Section 502B is perhaps best known for the Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, mandated in Section 502B(b), but its complementary targeted reporting mechanism and joint resolution of disapproval in Section 502B(c) are far less understood. Section 502B originated as a major legislative outcome of human rights oversight efforts on Capitol Hill in the wake of Watergate and the Vietnam War, but Congress has underutilized the oversight tool in recent decades. policy going forward.” Section 502B(c) offers a particularly effective mechanism for doing so. ![]() Murphy describes S.Res.109 as a way to “set in motion a process that will allow Congress to debate the deteriorating human rights record of Saudi Arabia and how that should impact U.S. Murphy says that the administration has still not followed through on that commitment. ties with Saudi Arabia amid the Kingdom’s oil production cuts. In October 2022, the Biden administration again promised to “re-evaluate” U.S. § 2304(c) ) to request a report on the government of Saudi Arabia’s human rights practices.ĭuring his presidential campaign, President Biden and his advisors repeatedly pledged to review the U.S.-Saudi relationship and hold the Saudi government accountable for abuses ranging from the brutal killing of Jamal Khashoggi to “ murdering children and murdering innocent people ” in Yemen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced S.Res.109, a simple resolution that invokes Section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act ( 22 U.S.C. Near the town of Castione the trenches and the galleries of Monte Giovo were renovated inside the project “One territory two fronts”.Earlier this month, U.S. Not far, along the crest of the mountain covered by the Peace Path, there is a suggestive pass on the Corno della Paura (Horn of Fear) overhanging the valley.Near two galleries, there are still ruins of the cableway to transport supplies from the valley floor.In occasion of the Centenary of the Great War an intelligent restoration brought to light another site of huge dimensions but nearly forgotten, that was part of the circle of the Italian defensive stationing. In that strategic position the Italian infantrymen added new constructions to the works previously built by the Austro-Hungarian Army: galleries and stationing of anti-aircraft artillery, barracks and a wide watershed to collect rain water. On the opposite side of the Park, Monte Vignola overlooks the entire Vallagarina. The main entrance for men and vehicles is today used to reach the Damiano Chiesa refuge, from which you can enjoy a stunning view on Lake Garda and Local Nature Park of Monte Baldo There are still ruined rests of military manufactures: trenches, streets, refuges, barracks, and stationing of anti-aircraft artillery. When the First World War began the Italian troops rapidly occupied the main parts of the north side of Monte Baldo, ensuring a privileged observatory on the enemy stationing of the valley floor and in Val di Gesta.On Monte Altissimo also worked the Cyclists and Drivers Volunteers Battalion, where some of the most famous exponents of the futurist movement: Marinetti, Boccioni, Sironi e Russolo were set. ![]()
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