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S.Res. 203 - A resolution by U.S. Congress Calling for China to Use Its Influence to Stop Genocide and Violence in Darfur, Sudan, May 16, 2007

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Courtesy of U.S. Congress, "S.Res. 203 - A resolution calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influence and economic leverage to stop genocide and violence in Darfur, Sudan," 16 May 2007

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This U.S. Senate resolution from 2007 called on the Chinese government to assist in stopping the genocide in Darfur, Sudan. 

Transcript of S.Res. 203

Source-Dependent Questions

  • What is the purpose of the resolution?
  • What evidence is there in the document that the situation in Sudan is considered a genocide by the United States?
  • What evidence is there that peacekeeping efforts by the international community are not working?
  • According to the resolution, how many people have been killed and displaced in Darfur, Sudan? Why are these numbers important to note?
  • What specifically does the resolution call on the Chinese government to do regarding Sudan? Explain why America is specifically addressing China in this resolution.

Citation Information 

"S.Res. 203 - A resolution calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influence and economic leverage to stop genocide and violence in Darfur, Sudan," 16 May 2007. Courtesy of U.S. Congress