SRES 559
A resolution recognizing the actions of the Rapid Support Forces and allied militia in the Darfur region of Sudan against non-Arab ethnic communities as acts of genocide.
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
118th Congress (2023-2024)
Last updated at
Jun 20, 2026, 2:47 AM
Take action
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Bill overview
This resolution condemns atrocities being committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias against the Masalit people and other non-Arab ethnic groups in the Darfur region of Sudan. The resolution also (1) calls for an immediate end to all violence in Sudan; (2) urges the United States to take immediate action along with the international community to protect civilians in Sudan; and (3) supports international criminal investigations to hold the RSF and allied militias accountable for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Benjamin L. Cardin
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.