[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 9, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4734-S4735]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

  SA 908. Mr. THUNE (for Mr. Cruz (for himself and Mr. Durbin)) 
proposed an amendment to the resolution S. Res. 188, encouraging a 
swift transfer of power by the military to a civilian-led political 
authority in the Republic of the Sudan, and for other purposes; as 
follows:

       Strike all after the resolving clause and insert the 
     following:

     That the Senate--
       (1) supports the African Union Peace and Security Council's 
     initial 2-week deadline urging a swift transfer of power by 
     the military to a civilian-led political authority in Sudan 
     that--
       (A) has a civilian character and composition reflecting the 
     will of the Declaration of Freedom and Change Forces leading 
     negotiations on behalf of citizens; and
       (B) immediately begins a transparent process leading to 
     credible elections and security sector reforms;
       (2) calls on the ruling authorities in Sudan--
       (A) to respect the right to freedom of association and 
     expression;

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       (B) to protect the rights of opposition political parties, 
     journalists, human rights defenders, religious minorities, 
     nongovernmental organizations, and civic movements to operate 
     without interference;
       (C) to lift the bureaucratic restrictions on, and 
     facilitate access for, humanitarian relief operations;
       (D) to introduce strong measures to create transparency and 
     address the structural corruption and kleptocracy of the 
     state;
       (E) to pursue accountability for serious crimes and human 
     rights abuses by former President al-Bashir's regime and 
     permit international human rights monitors to deploy in Sudan 
     to examine the allegations of atrocities committed against 
     protesters and civilians during 2019;
       (F) to release remaining political prisoners and refrain 
     from arbitrary arrest, detention, and torture; and
       (G) to immediately restore Internet access and avoid 
     further denial of access to suppress the fundamental human 
     right of freedom of expression and association by Sudanese 
     citizens;
       (3) urges the United States Government to lead in efforts 
     that advance a peaceful transfer of power and a civilian-led 
     transition period focused on creating the conditions under 
     which timely democratic elections can be held that will meet 
     international standards and be overseen by credible domestic 
     and international electoral observers, and for the peaceful 
     resolution of Sudan's conflicts;
       (4) encourages the African Union and its member states to 
     continue supporting the Sudanese people's aspirations for 
     democracy, justice, and peace;
       (5) expresses concern that the participation in the 
     transitional government of individuals who have been 
     implicated in possible war crimes would undermine efforts to 
     restore peace and democracy and pursue justice and 
     accountability in Sudan;
       (6) emphasizes that until a transition to a credible 
     civilian-led government that reflects the aspirations of the 
     Sudanese people is established, the process to consider 
     removing Sudan from the State Sponsor of Terrorism List, 
     lifting any other remaining sanctions on Sudan, or 
     normalizing relations with the Government of Sudan will 
     continue to be suspended; and
       (7) stands in solidarity with the people of Sudan and their 
     aspirations for a democratic, participatory government.
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