S. Res. 375 — what changed
Concerning the crisis in the Central African Republic and supporting United States and international efforts to end the violence, protect civilians, and address root causes of the conflict.
From Introduced in Senate to Reported in Senate. 1 section amended between Introduced in Senate and Reported in Senate.
That the Senate—
condemns the violence, atrocities, abuses, and human rights violations committed by all parties to the conflict in the Central African Republic;
commends the efforts of religious and community leaders in the Central African Republic condemning violence and engaging in conflict prevention and conflict resolution activities;
welcomes the mobilization of international peacekeeping, conflict mitigation, humanitarian, and diplomatic resources, and encourages continued efforts to help address humanitarian needs, bring an end to the violence, and develop sustainable democratic institutions in the Central African Republic;
welcomes the January 2014 decision of the Transitional National Council on the election of Catherine Samba-Panza as the Central African Republic’s new transitional president;
commends the African Union and its troop and police contributing countries for their work establishing and supporting MISCA;
recognizes the Economic Community of Central African States (CEEAS) for its leadership in the political transition process;
commends France for its swift intervention under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2127, and for its contributions to stabilization efforts and other forms of assistance;
welcomes the United Nations Security Council support for MISCA and the Department of Peacekeeping Operation’s ongoing contingency planning for a possible transition to a United Nations peacekeeping operation;
affirms support for multilateral peacekeeping and policing capacities and recognizes the important contributions these efforts have made in protecting civilians in the Central African Republic and promoting international peace and stability;
calls on the President to work with international partners to develop a short-term strategy to support a full and immediate cessation of armed conflict in the Central African Republic, including attacks targeting civilians and the recruitment of child soldiers;
calls on the President to develop a long-term United States strategy, in support of international and domestic efforts, to establish a durable peace and greater security for the Central African Republic and to enhance regional stability, including—
engagement and coordination with the international community, including the African Union, the Economic Community of Central African States, the United Nations, and other partners;
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appropriate assistance to help provide emergency relief and support reconciliation for the people of the Central African Republic;
technical, logistical and other forms of assistance, as appropriate, in support of effective disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of fighters; and
support for appropriate mechanisms to ensure accountability for perpetrators of human rights abuses and violence; and
urges the Secretary of State to consider the expeditious reestablishment of a United States diplomatic presence in the Central African Republic.