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.
USA116th CongressSRES-684| Senate
| Updated: 1/1/2021
James E. Risch
Republican Senator
Idaho
Cosponsors (19)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)James Lankford (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)
Foreign Relations Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5446-5448)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8012-8015)
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
International Affairs
AfricaAssault and harassment offensesCameroonCardiovascular and respiratory healthConflicts and warsCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrimes against womenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEmergency medical services and trauma careEuropeForeign aid and international reliefFranceHuman rightsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternational organizations and cooperationLaw enforcement administration and fundingMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsNews media and reportingPolitical parties and affiliationProtest and dissentReligionRule of law and government transparencySex offensesSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusUnited NationsViolent crime
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.
USA116th CongressSRES-684| Senate
| Updated: 1/1/2021
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5446-5448)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8012-8015)
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
James E. Risch
Republican Senator
Idaho
Cosponsors (19)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)James Lankford (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)
Foreign Relations Committee
International Affairs
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AfricaAssault and harassment offensesCameroonCardiovascular and respiratory healthConflicts and warsCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrimes against womenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEmergency medical services and trauma careEuropeForeign aid and international reliefFranceHuman rightsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternational organizations and cooperationLaw enforcement administration and fundingMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsNews media and reportingPolitical parties and affiliationProtest and dissentReligionRule of law and government transparencySex offensesSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusUnited NationsViolent crime