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Bill116th CongressFiled Sep 8, 2020International Affairs
S.Res. 684

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.

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Jan 1, 2021)

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.

What just happenedJan 1, 2021

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID](R-ID)Sponsor
19 cosponsors14 D5 R
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  1. Jan 1, 2021Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.

  2. Jan 1, 2021Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.

  3. Jan 1, 2021Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8012-8015)

  4. Jan 1, 2021Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Jan 1, 2021Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Sep 8, 2020IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5446-5448)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  7. Sep 8, 2020IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateJan 1, 202155

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.

Introduced in SenateSep 8, 2020

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.

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