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US Support for Democracy and Human Rights in Sri Lanka.

This U.S. House of Representatives resolution expresses support for the peaceful, democratic, and economic aspirations of the people of Sri Lanka. It urges the Sri Lankan government to hold free elections, respect civil rights, combat corruption, and reform the justice system, aiming to improve living conditions and stability in the country.
Key points
Urges the Government of Sri Lanka to hold free and fair local and provincial elections without delay.
Calls for respect for citizens' rights to peaceful protest, freedom of association, and commemoration of the dead.
Encourages security sector reform, including removing individuals implicated in human rights abuses from authority.
Calls for combating corruption, nepotism, and strengthening judicial independence.
Urges the repeal or amendment of the Prevention of Terrorism Act to align with international norms.
Calls for an immediate moratorium on land appropriation in the North and East and restitution of appropriated lands.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_926
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Process start date: 2023-12-12