Recognizing Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expressing support for upholding its democratic principles and norms.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

This resolution recognizes Tunisia as the symbolic birthplace of the Arab Spring movement and commends the Tunisian people for their courage and democratic achievements. It also expresses concern for recent reversals of such democratic gains and urges Tunisia to release all political prisoners and to respect the rights of people to free exercise of peaceful assembly, expression, and the press.

Bill 118 HRES 613, titled "Recognizing Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expressing support for upholding its democratic principles and norms," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge Tunisia's role as a leader in the Arab Spring movement, which began in 2010 and led to significant political changes in the Middle East and North Africa.

The resolution highlights Tunisia's efforts to transition to a democratic government following the ousting of former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in 2011. It commends Tunisia for its commitment to upholding democratic principles and norms, including holding free and fair elections, respecting human rights, and promoting political pluralism.

The resolution also expresses support for Tunisia's continued efforts to strengthen its democratic institutions, promote economic development, and combat extremism and terrorism. It emphasizes the importance of the United States' partnership with Tunisia in promoting stability and prosperity in the region. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 613 aims to reaffirm the United States' support for Tunisia's democratic transition and to encourage continued cooperation between the two countries in advancing shared goals of peace, security, and democracy in the Middle East and North Africa.
Congress
118
Number
HRES - 613
Introduced on
2023-07-25
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
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Purpose and Summary

This resolution recognizes Tunisia as the symbolic birthplace of the Arab Spring movement and commends the Tunisian people for their courage and democratic achievements. It also expresses concern for recent reversals of such democratic gains and urges Tunisia to release all political prisoners and to respect the rights of people to free exercise of peaceful assembly, expression, and the press.

Bill 118 HRES 613, titled "Recognizing Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expressing support for upholding its democratic principles and norms," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge Tunisia's role as a leader in the Arab Spring movement, which began in 2010 and led to significant political changes in the Middle East and North Africa.

The resolution highlights Tunisia's efforts to transition to a democratic government following the ousting of former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in 2011. It commends Tunisia for its commitment to upholding democratic principles and norms, including holding free and fair elections, respecting human rights, and promoting political pluralism.

The resolution also expresses support for Tunisia's continued efforts to strengthen its democratic institutions, promote economic development, and combat extremism and terrorism. It emphasizes the importance of the United States' partnership with Tunisia in promoting stability and prosperity in the region. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 613 aims to reaffirm the United States' support for Tunisia's democratic transition and to encourage continued cooperation between the two countries in advancing shared goals of peace, security, and democracy in the Middle East and North Africa.
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International Affairs

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