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S.Res. 54 (106th)

A resolution condemning the escalating violence, the gross violation of human rights and attacks against civilians, and the attempt to overthrow a democratically elected government in Sierra Leone.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

25 February 1999

Last action

5 May 1999 · Passed

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4817-4818)

Sponsors

Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence

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Summary

Urges the President and the Secretary of State to give high priority to aiding in the resolution of the conflict in Sierra Leone and to bringing stability to West Africa. Condemns: (1) atrocities committed by the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC) and the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) throughout the conflict; and (2) specified external actors for contributing to the cycle of violence by providing assistance to AFRC or RUF. Supports: (1) continued efforts by the regional peacekeeping force, the Economic Community Monitoring Group (ECOMOG), to restore peace and security and to defend the democratically elected Government of Sierra Leone; (2) appropriate U.S. logistical, medical, and political support for ECOMOG; and (3) the people of Sierra Leone in their quest for a democratic, prosperous, and reconciled society. Recognizes that basic improvements in ECOMOG's performance regarding human rights and personnel management would improve its effectiveness. Calls for: (1) an immediate cessation of hostilities and respect for human rights; and (2) all members of the conflict to engage in dialogue to bring about a long-term solution.

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Timeline

  1. 25 February 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 February 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2036-2038)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 February 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 March 1999

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Helms without amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  5. 23 March 1999

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 74.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 23 March 1999

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Helms without amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  7. 5 May 1999

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4817-4818)

    Source: Floor

  8. 5 May 1999

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4817-4818)

    Source: Floor

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Versions

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 5 May 1999

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