Acknowledging oppression, forced eviction, and suffering experienced by tens of thousands of Bhutanese citizens during the late 1980s and early 1990s, and encouraging steps toward justice, reconciliation, and lasting peace.
The resolution acknowledges the historical oppression and forced displacement of over 100,000 Nepali-speaking Bhutanese citizens, including Lhotshampas and Sharchops, during the late 1980s and early 1990s. These individuals faced human rights abuses, unjust detention, and were forced into refugee camps in Nepal, with many still denied dignified repatriation or suffering ongoing political, social, and economic oppression within Bhutan due to stripped citizenships. The House of Representatives declares the Royal Government of Bhutan responsible for these actions and urges specific steps toward justice and reconciliation. It calls for the unconditional release of all political prisoners , the restoration of arbitrarily revoked citizenships for Lhotshampas, and the acceptance of voluntary returns of citizens from refugee camps. Furthermore, the resolution encourages resuming discussions with Nepal on citizenship claims and establishing an independent Truth Commission to investigate past human rights violations and ensure no future displacement or oppression of minority citizens.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Acknowledging oppression, forced eviction, and suffering experienced by tens of thousands of Bhutanese citizens during the late 1980s and early 1990s, and encouraging steps toward justice, reconciliation, and lasting peace.
USA119th CongressHRES-1093| House
| Updated: 3/2/2026
The resolution acknowledges the historical oppression and forced displacement of over 100,000 Nepali-speaking Bhutanese citizens, including Lhotshampas and Sharchops, during the late 1980s and early 1990s. These individuals faced human rights abuses, unjust detention, and were forced into refugee camps in Nepal, with many still denied dignified repatriation or suffering ongoing political, social, and economic oppression within Bhutan due to stripped citizenships. The House of Representatives declares the Royal Government of Bhutan responsible for these actions and urges specific steps toward justice and reconciliation. It calls for the unconditional release of all political prisoners , the restoration of arbitrarily revoked citizenships for Lhotshampas, and the acceptance of voluntary returns of citizens from refugee camps. Furthermore, the resolution encourages resuming discussions with Nepal on citizenship claims and establishing an independent Truth Commission to investigate past human rights violations and ensure no future displacement or oppression of minority citizens.