H. RES. 194 - IMPORTANCE OF EFFORTS TO ABOLISH SLAVERY, HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN THE SUDAN

Introduced April 10, 2003 into the house by Rep. Michael Capuano (D-MA). Cosponsors.

This resolution stresses the need for an end to the slavery and other human rights violations in the Sudan, and asks that the UN reinstate sanctions there.

Regarding the importance of international efforts to abolish slavery and other human rights abuses in the Sudan.

Resolution resolves that:

• slavery, under any circumstances, is an unconscionable practice;

• the subjection inherent in slavery inevitably leads to other abuses, including torture and rape;

• human rights abuses and slavery in Sudan remain a matter of the most profound concern;

• the United States must resist attempts to ignore or condone these outrages;

• the United States must support the maintenance, by the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, of Sudan as an 'Item 9' country, requiring a Special Rapporteur; and

• the United States should encourage the United Nations to consider reinstating sanctions against Sudan and urge the European Union, the African Union, and all others who express concern for human freedom and dignity to be engaged in activities that will convince Sudan to abolish slavery and respect human rights.

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