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.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S804)
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