3 ing of terrorist activity, including the use of objec tive investigators into the massacres; (6) acknowledges that the Government of Algeria has made progress toward democratization and urges the government to engage in dialogue with all elements of Algerian society who have renounced violence, in order to further democracy and promote the rule of law; (7) urges the United States Government to continue to work closely with the Government of Algeria to bring about the development and implementation of political and economic reforms as well as the full restoration of law and order in Algeria; and (8) encourages the European Union and the Government of Algeria to further their cooperation against terrorism. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. MENENDEZ OF NEW JERSEY TO H.RES. 374 At the end of the resolution add the following: (9) encourages the Algerian Government to accept the appointment of a Special Rapporteur by the United Nations or another qualified independent organization, to conduct an inquiry into the violations of human rights in Algeria. HRES 350 IH 105th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 350 Congratulating the people of Sri Lanka on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of their nation's independence. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 4, 1998 Mr. BEREUTER (for himself, Mr. HAMILTON, and Mr. BERMAN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations RESOLUTION Congratulating the people of Sri Lanka on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of their nation's independence. Whereas on February 4, 1948, the people of Sri Lanka gained their independence from the British; Whereas the people of Sri Lanka and the United States have a common interest in the promotion and preservation of democratic systems of government; Whereas the people of Sri Lanka and the United States have had many shared values and interests, including the desire to promote the peaceful development of the South Asian region; Whereas Sri Lankan citizens who have visited or lived in the United States, and United States citizens who have visited or lived in Sri Lanka, have done much to improve mutual understanding and build friendship over the past fifty years; Whereas United States citizens of Sri Lankan origin have contributed greatly to the advancement of knowledge, the development of the United States economy, and the enrichment of cultural life in the United States; Whereas the ties of trade and investment between the United States and Sri Lanka have grown over fifty years to the benefit of the people of both countries; and Whereas the fiftieth anniversary of the independence of Sri Lanka offers an opportunity for Sri Lanka and the United States to renew their commitment to international cooperation on issues of mutual interest and concern: Now, therefore, be it END Resolved, That the House of Representatives- (1) congratulates the people of Sri Lanka on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of their nation's independence; and (2) looks forward to broadening and deepening United States cooperation and friendship with Sri Lanka in the years ahead for the benefit of the people of both countries. 1 of 3 105th CONGRESS 2d Session H.CON. RES. 218 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Concerning the urgent need to establish a cease fire in Afghanistan and begin the transition toward a HCON 218 EH 105th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 218 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Whereas peace and stability has not returned to Afghanistan despite the February 1989 Soviet Whereas the Department of State's Country Reports on Human Rights for 1997 states: 'The overall Whereas the continuing civil conflict in Afghanistan has had a grievous impact upon the Afghan people, Whereas neighboring countries have provided support in the form of financial assistance and arms to the Whereas another byproduct of this conflict is the harboring of Islamic militants and terrorist leaders in Whereas due to the tyranny and destruction caused by Taliban rule, Afghanistan is now one of the Whereas continuing instability serves as an obstacle to international investment and the establishment of Whereas the continuing conflict in Afghanistan serves as an impediment to economic prosperity and Whereas despite repeated efforts by the United Nations to broker an end to continuing warfare among 8/11/98 10:38 AM numerous problems facing its citizenry: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress- (1) acknowledges that, through determination, tenacity, and courage, the Afghan people successfully waged a war against Soviet expansionism and greatly assisted in bringing an end to the cold war; (2) calls upon all warring factions and national powers to participate in intra-Afghan dialogue (the 'Frankfurt Process') and in the peace process and to actively cooperate in the acceleration of endeavors for peace; (3)(A) deplores continuing human rights violations occurring within Afghanistan, especially (4)(A) welcomes the appointment of Ambassador Lakhbar Brahimi as special envoy of the (B) encourages a role for Afghan leaders of all factions and ethnic groups in the United (5) urges the nations of the region to cooperate in the peace process and to end immediately the supply of arms, ammunition, military equipment, training or any other military support to all parties to the conflict; (6) urges appropriate parties in the United Nations, Afghanistan, and its neighbors to work toward the eradication of the production of opium, especially in southern Afghanistan, and to link such efforts wherever possible to realistic income alternatives; (7) calls upon all parties within Afghanistan to prevent the reoccurrence of actions which impede the ability of humanitarian and international organizations to move food shipments and other forms of humanitarian assistance into Afghanistan; (8) acknowledges that due to the death and destruction wrought by the February 4, 1998, earthquake in northeastern Afghanistan, where approximately 5,000 people have died and an estimated 30,000 have been left homeless, there is a continuing need for international emergency aid of food, clothing, and shelter; (9) recognizes the continuing requirement to address the needs of more than 2,500,000 Afghan refugees in neighboring countries, three-quarters of whom are women and children; (10) acknowledges the necessity of international efforts to clear the estimated 10,000,000 land mines buried in the Afghan countryside; and (11) calls for the expulsion of all known terrorist leaders from Afghanistan and the closing down of all terrorist training camps operating in the country. Passed the House of Representatives April 28, 1998. Attest: Clerk. END |