SRES 20
118th Congress
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United Nations
A resolution condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.
Introduced: January 31, 2023
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Became law
Jul 25, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 154.
Jul 25, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Jul 13, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jan 31, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S176-177; text: CR S175-176)
Jan 31, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
This resolution states that the Senate supports the people of Burma (Myanmar) in their ambition for democracy, sustainable peace, genuine ethnic and religious reconciliation, and internationally recognized human rights for all. It also calls on the Burmese military regime to release all political prisoners detained in the February 1, 2021, military coup, remove restrictions on travel and communications, and return the elected civilian government to power.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 154.
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