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.

United States116th CongressSRES-684Senate
Updated: Jan 1, 2021

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.

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

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

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  3. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

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