A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Government of Turkey's crackdown on dissent related to its incursion into northeast Syria, and broader human rights violations.

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Bill Number

SRES 418

Introduced

Nov 12, 2019

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6511)

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Asia Conflicts and wars Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Detention of persons Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Europe Human rights International Affairs Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Middle East Military operations and strategy News media and reporting Protest and dissent Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status Syria Turkey

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This resolution (1) reaffirms U.S. support of peaceful dissent in Turkey; (2) calls on Turkey to lift restrictions on freedom of expression and uphold democratic standards; and (3) encourages the United States to raise the issue of suppressed free speech in Turkey, both bilaterally and multilaterally.

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Nov 12, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6511)
Nov 12, 2019

Introduced in Senate

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