Dear Ethiopian Americans:

As you know, a bipartisan group of lawmakers says the Obama administration must speak out against human rights violations in Ethiopia ahead of elections in the Horn of Africa nation on May 23, 2010. In a letter to Johnnie Carson, assistant secretary of state for African affairs, the lawmakers expressed concern that “in the weeks and months prior to the May 23 elections in Ethiopia, the government of Meles Zenawi has acted to suppress democratic opposition voices.”

We encourage and ask you to make a call or write an email to thank the Representatives who wrote the letter to Ambassador Johnnie Carson. Their names and contact information are listed below:

Rep. Christopher H. Smith (NJ)
202-225-3765

Rep. Trent Franks (AZ)
Phone: 202-225-4576

Rep. James P. Moran (VA)
703 971-4700

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (CA)
(202) 225-2415

Rep. Ed Royce (CA)
(202) 225-4111

Rep. Frank R. Wolf (VA)
(202) 225-5136

Rep. Bob Inglis
(202) 225-6030

Thank you for all you do to help bring about a just foreign policy that benefits both the US and Ethiopia.