Condemns the Sudanese Government for its human rights abuses and calls upon such government to improve human rights conditions.
Calls on the Government of Sudan and the Sudanese People's Liberation Army to cease hostilities and resolve differences through peaceful means and to allow access to relief organizations and human rights organizations. Encourages the Government of Sudan to hand over political power to an elected civilian government as soon as possible and to lift the press ban. Recognizes the right of the people of southern Sudan to self-determination.
Commends: (1) the Clinton administration for placing Sudan on the list of states having a government that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism; and (2) the Governments of Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda and the Organization of African Unity for their mediation efforts.
Calls upon the President to: (1) appoint a special representative for mediation, reconciliation, and peace in Sudan; (2) increase the level of humanitarian assistance provided through nongovernmental organizations; (3) explore other means necessary to force the Sudanese Government to halt its war policies should humanitarian conditions further deteriorate and such government continue to impede relief efforts; and (4) urge the United Nations to take certain steps to end the conflict in Sudan, including imposing an arms embargo, and to protect war and famine victims.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Development, Finance, Trade and Monetary Policy.
Executive Comment Received from State.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mr. Hamilton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10579-10583)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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