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 PMSummary of Bill SRES 108
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.
Congressional Summary of SRES 108
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.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 108
Bill SRES 108 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 15, 2023. Bill SRES 108 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 15, 2023. Bill SRES 108's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S804) as of March 15, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 108
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1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 108
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International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 108
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.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.Comments
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