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Resolution for Justice and Reconciliation for Bhutanese Refugees and Minorities

This resolution calls on Bhutan to address past human rights abuses against ethnic minorities and restore their rights. It aims to help thousands of displaced people regain citizenship and secure the release of political prisoners.
Key points
Immediate release of political prisoners with due restitution and reparations.
Restoration of citizenship for individuals whose status was arbitrarily revoked.
Support for the voluntary and dignified return of refugees from camps in Nepal.
Establishment of an independent Truth Commission to investigate past human rights violations.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Acknowledging oppression, forced eviction, and suffering experienced by tens of thousands of Bhutanese citizens during the late 1980s and early 1990s, and encouraging steps toward justice, reconciliation, and lasting peace.
Print number: HRES 1093
Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Process start date: 2026-03-02