A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding human rights violations in Kashmir and calling for a negotiated settlement to the Kashmir conflict, including India, Pakistan and the people of Kashmir.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Aug 22, 1994

Condemns the use of coercive forces by Indian military and paramilitary forces against civilians in Kashmir and denounces any acts of violence by the Kashmiri militants. Urges the Government of India to release political prisoners, open Kashmir to international human rights groups and electronic media, permit the International Red Cross to visit prisons and detention centers, and prosecute security personnel involved in wanton violence against the civilian population. Reiterates the need for the Governments of India and Pakistan and the legitimate representatives of Kashmir to enter into negotiations and peacefully resolve the conflict. Urges the Administration to work with the United Nations and the international community to facilitate a peaceful negotiation for the final settlement of the Kashmir crisis.

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Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] · R–WY

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Aug 22, 1994
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Aug 22, 1994
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Aug 22, 1994
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Discuss S.Res.251, 103rd Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding human rights violations in Kashmir and calling for a negotiated settlement to the Kashmir conflict, including India, Pakistan and the people of Kashmir.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-resolution/251

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sres251/BILLS-103sres251is.htm

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Discuss S.Res.251, 103rd Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding human rights violations in Kashmir and calling for a negotiated settlement to the Kashmir conflict, including India, Pakistan and the people of Kashmir.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-resolution/251

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 1994-08-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sres251/BILLS-103sres251is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:02:21Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss S.Res.251, 103rd Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding human rights violations in Kashmir and calling for a negotiated settlement to the Kashmir conflict, including India, Pakistan and the people of Kashmir.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-resolution/251

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 1994-08-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sres251/BILLS-103sres251is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:02:21Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss S.Res.251, 103rd Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding human rights violations in Kashmir and calling for a negotiated settlement to the Kashmir conflict, including India, Pakistan and the people of Kashmir.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-resolution/251

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 1994-08-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sres251/BILLS-103sres251is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:02:21Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Examine S.Res.251 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.