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H.Res. 1013 · 111th Congress

Condemning the violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and gross human rights abuses in the…

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Condemning the violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and gross human rights abuses in the Republic of Guinea.

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6 cosponsors · 4 D, 2 R

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  1. House Introduced Jan 13, 2010
  2. House Passed Jan 20, 2010

Condemns the violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and gross human rights abuses perpetrated by forces under the command of the National Council for Democracy and Development (CNDD) in Guinea and demands that these perpetrators be brought to justice.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Jan 20, 2010

Condemns the violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and gross human rights abuses perpetrated by forces under the command of the National Council for Democracy and Development (CNDD) in Guinea and demands that these perpetrators be brought to justice.

Expresses concern about the further deterioration of security and rule of law in Guinea.

Calls on China to cease its material support for the CNDD.

Urges all member states of the United Nations to join the United States, the European Union (EU), the African Union (AU), and the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to impose sanctions against the regime until constitutional order and rule of law has been restored in Guinea.

Supports ECOWAS and AU efforts to resolve the political crisis in Guinea.

Expresses solidarity with the people of Guinea and regret for the victims of the September 28, 2009, crackdown.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Condemning the violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and gross human rights abuses in the Republic of Guinea.

Latest action (Jan 20, 2010): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 13, 2010

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  1. House Introduced Jan 13, 2010
  2. House Passed Jan 20, 2010

No recorded floor vote found.