Some synagogues in Falasha villages have been closed. Visits to Jewish villages are infrequent and controlled. Today. there is no freedom of emigration in Ethiopia. Anyone attempting to flee the country faces criminal charges with no guarantee of a public trial with counsel. During the past 10 years. 1 million Ethiopian refugees fled from Ethiopia. Among their ranks were a few thousand Falasha. They were determined to take risks to win the right to practice their religion. Since 1981. however. emigration to Israel has become a treasonable offense. This resolution recognizes the basic right of the Jews of Ethiopia to their full civil and human rights to include the right to practice their religion and to freely emigrate. Other Ethiopian groups are also suffering under the current regime. and also need our help. Today is the opportunity for all of us to stand up and offer our support for this important resolution.
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