SRES 559 · 118th Congress · International Affairs

A resolution recognizing the actions of the Rapid Support Forces and allied militia in the Darfur region of Sudan against non-Arab ethnic communities as acts of genocide.

Introduced 2024-02-12· Sponsored by Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]· Senate

Bill Progress

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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.(2024-02-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] This resolution condemns atrocities being committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias against the Masalit people and other non-Arab ethnic groups in the Darfur region of Sudan.   The resolution also (1) calls for an immediate end to all violence in Sudan; (2) urges the United States to take immediate action along with the international community to protect civilians in Sudan; and (3) supports international criminal investigations to hold the RSF and allied militias accountable for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. …

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Cosponsors (6)

2 Democrats4 Republicans