HCONRES 116 · 105th Congress · International Affairs

Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the treatment by the People's Republic of China of prisoners in Tibet, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1997-07-15· Sponsored by Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1]· House

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Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.(1997-08-21)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Calls upon the U.S. Government: (1) in all official meetings with the Government of the People's Republic of China (PRC), to request the immediate and unconditional release of Ngodrup Phuntsog and other prisoners of conscience in Tibet, as well as in the PRC, and to call on that country to begin serious discussions with the Dalai Lama or his representatives, without preconditions, on the future of Tibet; and (2) to seek access for international humanitarian organizations to Drapchi prison and other prisons in Tibet, as well as in the PRC, to ensure that prisoners are not being mistreated and are receiving necessary medical treatment.…

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15 Democrats5 Republicans