A resolution recognizing the actions of the Rapid Support Forces and allied militia in the Darfur region of Sudan against non-Arab ethnic communities as acts of genocide.

3/5/2024, 5:13 AM

This resolution condemns atrocities being committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias against the Masalit people and other non-Arab ethnic groups in the Darfur region of Sudan.  

The resolution also (1) calls for an immediate end to all violence in Sudan; (2) urges the United States to take immediate action along with the international community to protect civilians in Sudan; and (3) supports international criminal investigations to hold the RSF and allied militias accountable for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. 

Bill 118 sres 559 is a resolution that acknowledges the actions of the Rapid Support Forces and allied militia in the Darfur region of Sudan as acts of genocide against non-Arab ethnic communities. The resolution condemns the violence and atrocities committed by these forces, which have resulted in the displacement, torture, and killing of innocent civilians.

The resolution calls for accountability for those responsible for the genocide in Darfur and urges the United States government to work with international partners to bring justice to the victims and prevent further atrocities. It also recognizes the need for humanitarian assistance and support for the survivors of the genocide.

Overall, Bill 118 sres 559 highlights the importance of acknowledging and addressing acts of genocide, and calls for action to prevent similar atrocities from occurring in the future.
Congress
118
Number
SRES - 559
Introduced on
2024-02-12
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

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2/12/2024
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This resolution condemns atrocities being committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias against the Masalit people and other non-Arab ethnic groups in the Darfur region of Sudan.  

The resolution also (1) calls for an immediate end to all violence in Sudan; (2) urges the United States to take immediate action along with the international community to protect civilians in Sudan; and (3) supports international criminal investigations to hold the RSF and allied militias accountable for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. 

Bill 118 sres 559 is a resolution that acknowledges the actions of the Rapid Support Forces and allied militia in the Darfur region of Sudan as acts of genocide against non-Arab ethnic communities. The resolution condemns the violence and atrocities committed by these forces, which have resulted in the displacement, torture, and killing of innocent civilians.

The resolution calls for accountability for those responsible for the genocide in Darfur and urges the United States government to work with international partners to bring justice to the victims and prevent further atrocities. It also recognizes the need for humanitarian assistance and support for the survivors of the genocide.

Overall, Bill 118 sres 559 highlights the importance of acknowledging and addressing acts of genocide, and calls for action to prevent similar atrocities from occurring in the future.
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Official Title as IntroducedA resolution recognizing the actions of the Rapid Support Forces and allied militia in the Darfur region of Sudan against non-Arab ethnic communities as acts of genocide.

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Latest Summary11/29/2024

This resolution condemns atrocities being committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias against the Masalit people and other non-Arab ethnic groups in the Darfur region of Sudan.  

The resolution also (1) calls for an ...

Latest Action2/12/2024
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.