Senate Simple Resolution 684
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution calling on the Government of Cameroon and separatist armed groups from the English-speaking Northwest and Southwest regions to end all violence, respect the human rights of all Cameroonians, and pursue a genuinely inclusive dialogue toward resolving the ongoing civil conflict in Anglophone Cameroon.
Active
Amendments
Passed Senate on Jan 1, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
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Bill Number
684
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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checkPassed on January 1, 2021
Status
Passed
Type
Unanimous Consent
Unanimous Consent
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Summary
This resolution condemns abuses committed by state security forces and armed groups in the northwest and southwest regions of Cameroon, and it affirms that the United States continues to hold Cameroon responsible for safeguarding the security and constitutional rights of all of its citizens, regardless of their region, religion, or political views. Further, it urges all parties to the conflict in Cameroon, the government of Cameroon, U.S. foreign relations entities, and members of the international community to take specified steps toward resolving the ongoing civil conflict in Cameroon.
Amendments (2)
Jan 01, 2021
Agreed to in Senate
1
Sponsorship
Senate Amendment 2737
To amend the preamble.
Agreed To
Jan 01, 2021
Agreed to in Senate
1
Sponsorship
Senate Amendment 2736
In the nature of a substitute.
Agreed To
01/01/2021
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
01/01/2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
01/01/2021
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8012-8015)
01/01/2021
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
09/08/2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5446-5448)
09/08/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:38 PM