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This resolution recognizes the Kingdom of Bhutan's responsibility for the oppression and forced displacement of over 120,000 Nepali-speaking Bhutanese citizens, Sharchops, and other minorities during the 1980s and 1990s. The resolution urges the United States Congress to take several actions, including declaring Bhutan responsible for political, cultural, and ethnic oppression, calling for the immediate release of 32 identified political prisoners, and requesting the restoration of citizenship for those arbitrarily stripped of their rights. Additionally, it seeks to have Bhutan resume discussions with Nepal and India about the status of refugees, facilitate the voluntary repatriation of displaced citizens, and establish an independent truth commission to investigate human rights violations. The resolution acknowledges the significant Bhutanese American population in Ohio and emphasizes the importance of addressing the ongoing refugee crisis through diplomatic engagement, while also recognizing Bhutan's recent democratic transition and positive contributions to global issues like climate change.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sr69