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Request for Information on South Sudan Human Rights Practices

The U.S. Senate is requesting detailed information from the Secretary of State regarding human rights practices in South Sudan. This aims to assess how the South Sudanese government treats individuals removed there by the U.S. government, including issues of arrest, torture, and human trafficking. Citizens can better understand how the U.S. monitors human rights situations in other countries, especially concerning deported individuals.
Key points
The request seeks credible information on human rights violations, including unlawful arrests, torture, disappearances, and human trafficking.
Special attention is given to the treatment of non-South Sudanese citizens removed to South Sudan by the U.S. government.
The report will assess whether U.S. security assistance to South Sudan could be used for activities violating human rights.
It is crucial to ensure that individuals removed to South Sudan are afforded their rights and humane treatment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_352
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Process start date: 2025-07-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution requesting information on the Republic of South Sudan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_352.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The request seeks credible information on human rights violations, including unlawful arrests, torture, disappearances, and human trafficking.
  • Special attention is given to the treatment of non-South Sudanese citizens removed to South Sudan by the U.S. government.
  • The report will assess whether U.S. security assistance to South Sudan could be used for activities violating human rights.
  • It is crucial to ensure that individuals removed to South Sudan are afforded their rights and humane treatment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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