S.Res. 105 · 117th Congress
A resolution condemning the coup in Burma and calling for measures to ensure the safety of the Burmese people, including Rohingya, who have been threatened and displaced by a campaign of genocide conducted by the Burmese military.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jeff Merkley
- Introduced
- 2021-03-11
- Latest action
- 2021-03-11 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
This resolution condemns the February 1, 2021, military coup in Burma (Myanmar) and calls on Burmese authorities to allow journalists, human rights organizations, United Nations monitors, and humanitarian actors full and safe access to every part of the country. The resolution also asks neighboring countries to provide immediate and direct cross-border assistance to address the humanitarian needs of refugees.