Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International Affairs
Why This Matters
This resolution acknowledges the oppression faced by Bhutanese citizens in the late 1980s and early 1990s and encourages Bhutan to take steps toward justice and reconciliation.
If you care about human rights, this resolution highlights the need for justice for Bhutanese citizens who suffered oppression.
Who this affects
Nepali-speaking Bhutanese citizens · refugees in Nepal
What does this resolution do?
1The resolution addresses the suffering of over 100,000 Nepali-speaking Bhutanese citizens during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
2It calls for the release of political prisoners in Bhutan who were jailed for advocating for democracy.
3The resolution urges Bhutan to restore citizenship to those who lost it and to allow refugees in Nepal to return.
4It encourages Bhutan to investigate past human rights abuses through an independent Truth Commission.
5The resolution seeks to promote peace and reconciliation between Bhutan and its minority communities.
