Summary of Bill HRES 1328
Bill 118 HRES 1328, also known as the "Recognizing the actions of the Rapid Support Forces and allied militias in the Darfur region of Sudan against non-Arab ethnic communities as acts of genocide" is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to acknowledge and condemn the actions of the Rapid Support Forces and allied militias in the Darfur region of Sudan, specifically targeting non-Arab ethnic communities.
The resolution highlights the atrocities committed by these forces, including mass killings, rape, torture, and displacement of innocent civilians. It recognizes these actions as acts of genocide, which is defined as the deliberate and systematic extermination of a particular group based on their ethnicity, religion, or nationality.
The resolution calls for accountability for those responsible for these heinous acts and urges the international community to take action to prevent further atrocities in the Darfur region. It also emphasizes the importance of providing support and assistance to the victims of these crimes.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1328 seeks to bring attention to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Darfur and to ensure that those responsible for the genocide are held accountable for their actions.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1328
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.