That the House of Representatives—
stands in solidarity with the people of Sudan and strongly supports the right of the Sudanese people to assemble peacefully and express their legitimate demands for fundamental political change, including a democratic, civilian-led government;
condemns the Government of Sudan’s use of violence and arbitrary detention against peaceful protesters and the harassment and intimidation of medical professionals, journalists, human rights defenders, political opposition, and civil society actors;
strongly supports an immediate transfer of power by the military to an inclusive, civilian-led government that reflects the aspirations of the Sudanese people and puts Sudan on the path toward democracy and peace;
condemns efforts by regional actors to undermine negotiations between the Military Council and the protesters, including efforts to offer financial support to military leaders;
encourages the African Union and its member states to continue supporting the Sudanese people’s aspirations for democracy, justice, and peace;
urges the United States Government to continue efforts to convene and work with the international community in support of a civilian-led government in Sudan;
emphasizes that a more positive and productive relationship between the United States and Sudan requires meaningful political reform, greater accountability, and a clear demonstration by the Government of Sudan of greater respect for human rights;
calls upon Sudanese authorities to—
immediately cease attacks on protesters and civilians, respect the right to freedom of association and expression, and investigate protester deaths and pursue accountability for serious crimes and human rights abuses that have occurred in the past three decades;
protect the rights of political parties, journalists, human rights defenders, religious minorities, and nongovernmental organizations to operate without interference and release political prisoners;
lift the bureaucratic restrictions on, and facilitate unhindered access across the country for, humanitarian relief operations;
introduce strong measures to create transparency and address the structural corruption and kleptocracy of the state;
meaningfully engage with opposition forces in Darfur, Southern Kordofan, and Blue Nile with the aim of achieving a just and sustainable peace; and
foster conditions for a viable transition to democracy, economic stability, and sustainable peace and development; and
calls upon the people of Sudan to work together to resolve conflicts peacefully.