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

3/13/2024, 11:14 AM

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 S.Res. 260 is a resolution that acknowledges Tunisia's role in the Arab Spring and expresses support for the country's commitment to democratic principles and norms. The resolution recognizes Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring, a series of protests and uprisings that took place in the Middle East and North Africa in 2010 and 2011.

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 holding free and fair elections, establishing a new constitution, and promoting human rights and civil liberties.

The resolution also expresses support for Tunisia's continued efforts to strengthen its democratic institutions, promote political pluralism, and combat corruption. It reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting Tunisia's democratic transition and calls on the Tunisian government to uphold the rule of law and respect the rights of all its citizens. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 260 is a bipartisan resolution that recognizes Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expresses support for the country's ongoing commitment to democratic principles and norms.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 260

Introduced on
2023-06-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/21/2023

Status of Legislation

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

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 S.Res. 260 is a resolution that acknowledges Tunisia's role in the Arab Spring and expresses support for the country's commitment to democratic principles and norms. The resolution recognizes Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring, a series of protests and uprisings that took place in the Middle East and North Africa in 2010 and 2011.

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 holding free and fair elections, establishing a new constitution, and promoting human rights and civil liberties.

The resolution also expresses support for Tunisia's continued efforts to strengthen its democratic institutions, promote political pluralism, and combat corruption. It reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting Tunisia's democratic transition and calls on the Tunisian government to uphold the rule of law and respect the rights of all its citizens. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 260 is a bipartisan resolution that recognizes Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expresses support for the country's ongoing commitment to democratic principles and norms.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution recognizing Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expressing support for upholding its democratic principles and norms.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary1/17/2024

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...


Latest Action6/21/2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2189-2190)