A resolution calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to respect all universally recognized human rights, including the right to freedom of religion and to participate in religious activities and institutions without interference or involvement of the Government; and to respect the human rights of ethnic minority groups in the Central Highlands and elsewhere in Vietnam.

Summary

States that the Senate: (1) urges the Government of Vietnam to respect all universally recognized human rights; (2) expresses its concern over reports that the Government of Vietnam used excessive force to put down recent, peaceful demonstrations in Vietnam's Central Highlands; (3) calls upon the Government of Vietnam to allow international organizations, U.S. officials, and foreign observers ongoing unrestricted access to the Central and Northwest Highlands; and (4) urges the Government of Vietnam to address the concerns of indigenous minorities in the Central and Northwest Highlands, and to permit direct assistance and development activities aimed at improving socioeconomic conditions for all Highlands residents.

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Timeline

1. 27 April 2004

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4434)

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2. 27 April 2004

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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• Introduced in Senate · 27 April 2004 · Official file

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Sponsors

• Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Allen, George [R-VA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] · D · Cosponsor
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