A resolution expressing the support of the Senate for the reconvening of the Parliament of Nepal and for an immediate, peaceful transition to democracy.

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Bill Number

SRES 441

Introduced

Apr 25, 2006

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3514-3515)

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China Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Democracy Detention of persons East Asia Europe European Union Freedom of association Freedom of speech Government Operations and Politics Human rights India Insurgency International Affairs International cooperation Legislative bodies Monarchy Nepal Nonviolence Parliamentary government Peace negotiations Political parties Political prisoners Political violence Public demonstrations Right of assembly South Asia United Kingdom United Nations

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Summary

Expresses support for the reconvening of the Parliament of Nepal and for a peaceful transition to democracy.

Commends the desire of the people of Nepal for a democratic government and expresses support for their right to protest peacefully in pursuit of this goal.

Acknowledges the April 24, 2006, statement by King Gyanendra regarding his intent to reinstate Parliament.

Urges the Palace, the political parties, and the Maoists to support a process that returns the country to a stable, multi-party democracy.

Calls on Nepal's security forces to exercise maximum restraint and to uphold the highest standards of conduct in their response to the protests.

Actions

Apr 25, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3514-3515)
Apr 25, 2006

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3515)
Apr 25, 2006

Introduced in Senate

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