A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to human rights abuses in Afghanistan.

(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #365 (411-0))

Declares that the House of Representatives hereby: (1) renews its condemnation of the continued Soviet invasion and occupation of Afghanistan; (2) finds that past Soviet representations concerning Soviet troop withdrawal have been a sham; (3) finds that recent Soviet offers of a ceasefire and national reconciliation fail to provide the framework for a settlement as long as Soviet troops continue to occupy Afghanistan; (4) believes that the only acceptable formula for a settlement in Afghanistan is one that results in a government representative of the Afghan people; and (5) renews its commitment to support the Afghans through the provision of material support.

Urges the Secretary of State to take specified actions to encourage Soviet military withdrawal and a peaceful settlement of the situation in Afghanistan.

Urges: (1) the Soviet Union to present a timetable for the withdrawal of its forces at any session of U.N.-sponsored indirect negotiations with Pakistan; and (2) the Government of Pakistan to resist Soviet pressure to accept less than such a timetable for withdrawal of such forces.