Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding several individuals who are being held as prisoners of conscience by the Chinese Government for their involvement in efforts to end the Chinese occupation of Tibet.

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Bill Number

HRES 476

Introduced

Jul 9, 2002

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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

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Armed Forces and National Security China Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Dissenters East Asia Government Operations and Politics Human rights International Affairs Military occupation Political prisoners Tibet

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Summary

Calls for the Government of the People's Republic of China to release prisoners of conscience, such as Phuntsog Nyidron, as a gesture of good will and to promote human rights.

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Jul 9, 2002

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jul 9, 2002

Introduced in House

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