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Condemning war crimes committed in Idlib, Syria, by the regime of Bashar Al-Assad and its backers and calling for a political solution to the Syrian civil war.

H. Res. 1061 · 116th Congress · Jul 22, 2020 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that—
(1)
it condemns the Assad regime, the Russian Federation, and associated forces for repeatedly violating ceasefire agreements and for attacking medical personnel and institutions, targeting civilians, or committing other war crimes and gross violations of human rights;
(2)
the United States and the international community should seek ways to support the ceasefire;
(3)
members of the United Nations Security Council should ensure unfettered cross-border humanitarian access to vulnerable populations in Syria;
(4)
the United States should seek international support, especially among its NATO allies, for Turkey’s efforts to ensure civilian security and to combat the operations of extremist groups in northwest Syria to ensure the sustainability of the ceasefire;
(5)
the United States should continue to provide leadership in ensuring effective humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees and internally displaced people as well as in facilitating the safe, dignified, and voluntary return of refugees; and
(6)
Syria should seek a political solution in accord with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2254, which promotes a road map for the peace process in Syria.