A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for reconciliation in Indonesia and disclosure by the United States Government of events surrounding the mass killings during 1965-66.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 10, 2014)
Condemns the mass murder in Indonesia in 1965-1966.
Expresses concern about the lack of accountability enjoyed by those who carried out crimes during this period.
Urges political leaders in Indonesia to consider a truth, justice, and reconciliation commission to address alleged crimes against humanity and other human rights violations related to such mass killing.
Calls on the Department of State, the Department of Defense (DOD), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and others involved in developing and implementing policy towards Indonesia during such period to establish an interagency working group to: (1) locate and make available to the public all classified records and documents related to such mass killings, and (2) report to Congress.
What just happenedDec 10, 2014
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6541-6542)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateDec 10, 2014
- Dec 10, 2014IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6541-6542)
- Dec 10, 2014IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate