H.Res. 895 · 117th Congress

Strongly condemning ongoing violence and human rights abuses stemming from Cameroon's Anglophone crisis.

Stage
Reported from committee
Sponsor
Karen Bass
Introduced
2022-02-01
Latest action
2022-02-09 · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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.