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H.Res. 205 (105th)

Calling for the prosecution of Pol Pot for crimes against humanity.

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Introduced

30 July 1997

Last action

21 August 1997 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1]

Subjects

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23 January 2025

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Summary

Calls for the Secretary of State to: (1) take actions, consistent with the Cambodian Genocide Justice Act, that lead to the prosecution of Pol Pot (former leader of the Khmer Rouge) for crimes against humanity; and (2) take steps to create an international tribunal for Pol Pot's prosecution if such a tribunal has not been established by an international organization by January 30, 1998. Calls upon the international community, through the United Nations Security Council and other appropriate international governmental bodies, to convene an international tribunal for the adjudication of Pol Pot.

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Timeline

  1. 30 July 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 July 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 July 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 August 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

    Source: Committee

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