Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need to bring the South Sudan conflict to a sustainable and lasting end and to promote reconciliation of longstanding and recent grievances to allow for a peaceful society with good governance.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 5, 2014)
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it should be U.S. policy to encourage and facilitate: (1) implementation of the January 23, 2014, cessation of hostilities agreement between the government of South Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition, (2) efforts to disarm and reintegrate armed groups in South Sudan, (3) elevation of the U.S. government's presence at the Addis Ababa-based peace negotiations, (4) observance of the rule of law leading to either the lawful prosecution or unconditional release of all arrested political leaders, (5) negotiation of a political framework for governance until the next general elections, (6) creation of a framework for security sector reform, (7) support for the African Union Commission of Inquiry into atrocities and human rights abuses committed during the current conflict in South Sudan, (8) support for a South Sudan version of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and (9) U.S. financial support to meet humanitarian needs and provide for capacity building.
What just happenedJun 18, 2014
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 5, 2014
- Jun 18, 2014Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
- Jun 18, 2014Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Apr 2, 2014Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
- Mar 5, 2014IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Mar 5, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 5, 2014IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House