SB 2017-145: Condemnation of Violence in Myanmar Resolution (Passed)

[Anna Komnene]

I'll sponsor this one using one of the Senate general slots.

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Atlasian People's House of Representatives
Passed 7-0 in the Atlasian House Assembled,

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House Sponsor: Haslam2020
Senate Sponsor: Siren

The floor is open for debate.

[Anna Komnene]

Thanks to Representative Haslam for sponsoring this resolution in the House. I wholeheartedly support it.

The suffering of the Rohingya in Burma (Myanmar) is horrifying and well documented. Whole villages have been set aflame and razed to the ground. People have been systematically killed for no reason other than who they are. Recently, there has even been evidence of systematic rapes of Rohingya women and girls (something that's horrifyingly common in the Southeast Asia region tbh). The accounts coming from Burmese refugees is absolutely gut wrenching. And it does appear as if these acts have been meticulously and maliciously planned and orchestrated by the Burmese government. These are crimes against humanity and should be treated as such.

By signing this resolution, Atlasia will join the world chorus against systematic violence and rape - and what may well be a genocide. I feel especially close to this issue because there are a couple Rohingya girls at the local refugee shelter where I volunteer my time. I think about their smiles and how they run around and play like any kids would and I'm both filled with inspiration that Atlasia is a place where they can call home and horror that they had to flee out of utter terror of their original home. I wish they didn't have to go through what they've gone through, but hopefully Atlasia can do it's part along with the UN to both put an end to this senseless violence and provide shelter to its victims so that they can live the happy and peaceful lives that they deserve as human beings.

[Wikipedia delenda est]

I support this resolution. Atlasia must condemn the appalling, sickening campaign of violence undertaken by the government of Myanmar against the Rohingya people. These actions are bordering on genocide, and so we must do what we can to end this abhorrent violence.

[Anna Komnene]

If no one has any more comments, I can bring this to a vote in 24 hours.

[Anna Komnene]

With no objections, we'll bring this to a final vote. Senators please vote AYE, NAY, or ABSTAIN.

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[Anna Komnene]

Aye

[Wikipedia delenda est]

Aye

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Aye.

[Grumpier Than Thou]

Aye

[Anna Komnene]

This has enough votes to pass. Senators have 24 hours to change their votes.

[Anna Komnene]

With four votes in favor and two not voting, this bill passes the Atlasian Senate.

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Atlasian People's House of Representatives
Passed 7-0 in the Atlasian House Assembled,

People's Regional Senate
Passed 4-0-2 in the Atlasian Senate assembled

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[Associate Justice PiT]

     The Resolution has passed Congress:

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Atlasian People's House of Representatives
Passed 7-0 in the Atlasian House Assembled,

People's Regional Senate
Passed 4-0-2 in the Atlasian Senate assembled

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President of Congress
Be it resolved, X Vice President PiT
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