Congress 116 - HRES 1045 - Condemning the genocide and other crimes against the Bosniak community perpetrated by Bosnian Serb forces at Srebrenica in Bosnia and Herzegovina in July 1995.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina Conflicts and wars Congressional tributes Crime victims Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Croatia Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Europe Human rights International Affairs International law and treaties International organizations and cooperation Judicial procedure and administration Racial and ethnic relations Religion Rule of law and government transparency Serbia Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status Violent crime War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity World history

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This resolution condemns the genocide perpetrated by Serb forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992-1995, as well as any measures that deny the genocide's occurrence. The resolution reaffirms U.S. support for the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina and encourages the country's political leaders to make renewed efforts to reconcile ethnic divisions and promote human rights.

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Jul 16, 2020

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E641-642)
Jul 13, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 13, 2020

Introduced in House

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