HCONRES 234 · 105th Congress · International Affairs

Regarding the human rights situation in Sudan and Mauritania, including the practice of chattel slavery and all other forms of booty.

Introduced 1998-03-04· Sponsored by Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]· House

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Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.(1998-04-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Calls upon the Governments of Sudan and Mauritania to: (1) honor their obligations under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on the Abolition of Slavery to prosecute slave owners to the fullest extent under the anti-slavery laws of each such country and to educate individuals being held as slaves concerning their legal rights; and (2) surrender and release all slaves and return them to their homes. Urges: (1) both governments to investigate abuses of slavery; (2) the United Nations Security Council to condemn these acts of slavery by both governments; and (3) the Secretary of the Treasury not to waive any of the current sanctions that are in place against Sudan. Deplores the fighting of the National Islam Front. Advocates strengthening the border between northern and southern Sudan. Encourages human rights organizations to facilitate safe passage for slavery victims to and from conflict zones. Commends the Clinton Administration for sanctioning Sudan and monitoring the acts of Mauritania regarding slavery.…

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