HRES 294 · 103th Congress · International Affairs

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the situation in Burundi.

Introduced 1993-11-04· Sponsored by Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-19]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.(1993-11-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Condemns the attempted coup d'etat in Burundi and the murder of President Ndadaye and his cabinet ministers. Calls for the installation of the democratically elected government in Burundi. Commends: (1) the people of Burundi for their commitment to democracy; and (2) the Clinton administration and the international community for the prompt condemnation of the October 21, 1993, attempted coup. Urges: (1) the people of Burundi to help end the ethnic violence; (2) the military authorities to restore law and order and hand over power to the democratically elected civilian government; (3) the Organization of African Unity (OAU) to assist in restoring democracy and ending the ethnic stife in Burundi; and (4) the international community to assist the OAU in such efforts and to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Burundi. Encourages the people of Burundi to continue their commitment to ethnic reconciliation and democracy.…

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Cosponsors (5)

4 Democrats1 Republican