Press Releases
Today, Congresswoman Omar met with H.E. Hanène Tajouri Bessassi, Tunisia’s Ambassador to the United States. The Congresswoman and Ambassador held a frank discussion on the difficulties facing Tunisia’s democracy. The Congresswoman raised concerns about restrictions on opposition parties’ freedom of assembly and expression, as well as the cases of Rached Ghannouchi, Saïd Ferjani, and other political prisoners. They also discussed Tunisia’s economic situation, and the impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Tunisia’s food supplies.
Congresswoman Omar, a Member of the U.S.-Canada Interparliamentary Group met today with MP Matthew Green, a Member of the Canadian Parliament representing Hamilton Centre. The two had previously joined colleagues for a joint meeting between the Black Caucuses of both the House of Representatives and Parliament. Congresswoman Omar and MP Green shared views on the rise of far-right extremism, threats to democratic institutions, and the importance of committing to building progressive alliances across borders.
WASHINGTON—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement after U.S. officials walked back a claim that a recent drone strike killed an influential al-Qaeda leader in Syria, instead killing a civilian father of ten.
Today, Rep. Omar met with His Excellency Ali Sharif Ahmed, Somalia’s Ambassador to the United States. They discussed the status of the fight against Al Shabaab, upcoming elections in Somalia’s regions, and the humanitarian situation. They also shared perspectives on the violence and humanitarian crisis in Las Anod, and the situation in Sudan.
Rep. Ilhan Omar joined her colleagues in welcoming Members of the European Parliament from the Budget Committee, including Johan Van Overtveldt (Belgium), Margarida Marques (Portugal), Siegfried Mureșan (Romania), Adam Jarubas (Poland), Eider Gardiazbal Rubial (Spain), Valérie Hayer (France), and David Cormand (France). The Congresswoman noted the need to raise the U.S. debt limit in order to protect the global economy. Additionally, the delegation shared updates on the European Union’s efforts regarding decarbonization, industrial policy, and emergency assistance to Ukraine.
WASHINGTON—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) launched the U.S.-Africa Policy Working Group Wednesday, featuring 20 Members of Congress committed to building partnership with the continent of Africa.
WASHINGTON—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement on the deteriorating situation in Pakistan.
WASHINGTON, May 11 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), and Rep.
MINNEAPOLIS–Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) reintroduced a resolution today to condemn police violence worldwide, in the wake of a United Nations visit to her district to focus on racial justice, law enforcement and policing. Rep. Omar attended a listening session with the United Nations on Tuesday. The resolution calls on Congress to stand with peaceful protesters around the world in their calls for justice and accountability for police brutality.
MINNEAPOLIS—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement on the arrest and charging of Jackie Rahm Little, aka Joel Arthur Tueting, for arson at two Minneapolis mosques, along with the revelation that he was caught on surveillance video vandalizing her District Office.
“I want to thank the Department of Justice, the FBI, local law enforcement, and all the agencies who helped bring this suspect to justice.