A resolution recognizing the Kingdom of Bhutan as responsible for the oppression and forced eviction of more than 100,000 Bhutanese citizens during the late 1980s and 1990s.

12/15/2023, 4:04 PM

This resolution declares that Bhutan is responsible for the oppression of Nepali-speaking Lhotshampas and Sharchops in Bhutan during the 1980s and 1990s. The resolution also (1) urges Bhutan to conduct a rapid and unconditional release of all political prisoners whose crime was demanding democracy and human rights, and (2) requests that Bhutan restore citizenship for all Nepali-speaking Lhotshampas that have had it arbitrarily revoked.

Bill 118 sres 108 is a resolution that acknowledges the Kingdom of Bhutan's role in the oppression and forced eviction of over 100,000 Bhutanese citizens in the late 1980s and 1990s. The resolution highlights the human rights violations that occurred during this period, including the displacement of a significant portion of the Bhutanese population.

The resolution calls on the Kingdom of Bhutan to take responsibility for these actions and to work towards providing justice and restitution for those affected by the forced evictions. It also urges the United States government to support efforts to address the human rights abuses that took place in Bhutan during this time.

Overall, Bill 118 sres 108 aims to bring attention to the injustices that occurred in Bhutan and to encourage accountability and reconciliation for those who were impacted by the forced evictions.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 108

Introduced on
2023-03-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/15/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution declares that Bhutan is responsible for the oppression of Nepali-speaking Lhotshampas and Sharchops in Bhutan during the 1980s and 1990s. The resolution also (1) urges Bhutan to conduct a rapid and unconditional release of all political prisoners whose crime was demanding democracy and human rights, and (2) requests that Bhutan restore citizenship for all Nepali-speaking Lhotshampas that have had it arbitrarily revoked.

Bill 118 sres 108 is a resolution that acknowledges the Kingdom of Bhutan's role in the oppression and forced eviction of over 100,000 Bhutanese citizens in the late 1980s and 1990s. The resolution highlights the human rights violations that occurred during this period, including the displacement of a significant portion of the Bhutanese population.

The resolution calls on the Kingdom of Bhutan to take responsibility for these actions and to work towards providing justice and restitution for those affected by the forced evictions. It also urges the United States government to support efforts to address the human rights abuses that took place in Bhutan during this time.

Overall, Bill 118 sres 108 aims to bring attention to the injustices that occurred in Bhutan and to encourage accountability and reconciliation for those who were impacted by the forced evictions.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution recognizing the Kingdom of Bhutan as responsible for the oppression and forced eviction of more than 100,000 Bhutanese citizens during the late 1980s and 1990s.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary9/26/2023

This resolution declares that Bhutan is responsible for the oppression of Nepali-speaking Lhotshampas and Sharchops in Bhutan during the 1980s and 1990s. The resolution also (1) urges Bhutan to conduct a rapid and unconditional release of all pol...


Latest Action3/15/2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S804)