H.Res. 358 · 116th Congress
Calling on the Government of Cameroon and armed groups to respect the human rights of all Cameroonian citizens, to end all violence, and to pursue a broad-based dialogue without preconditions to resolve the conflict in the Northwest and Southwest regions.
- Stage
- Passed chamber resolution
- Sponsor
- Karen Bass
- Introduced
- 2019-05-07
- Latest action
- 2019-07-23 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Summary
This resolution strongly condemns the government of Cameroon's abuses in the country's Anglophone regions, including the use of violence and violations of press freedoms. It urges the government to initiate dialogues with separatist groups and civil society, follow through on initiatives developed to address various grievances, and comply with international human rights standards. The resolution also urges separatist groups to immediately stop committing human rights abuses and end their incitement of violence and hate speech.