U.S. Congress - S.Res.355 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the Islamic Repu...
S.Res.355 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has systematically violated its obligations to uphold human rights provided for under its constitution and international law.
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- Official: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has systematically violated its obligations to uphold human rights provided for under its constitution and international law. as introduced.
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11/19/2009--Passed Senate without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Calls for authorities in the Islamic Republic of Iran to respect the rights of the Iranian people to freedom of spOfficial Summary
11/19/2009--Passed Senate without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Calls for authorities in the Islamic Republic of Iran to respect the rights of the Iranian people to freedom of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly. Condemns the government of Iran's human rights violations and calls on the government of Iran to hold those responsible accountable for their actions. Reminds the government of Iran of its obligations under its 1979 Constitution and four international covenants to which it is a signatory.Calls for the release from detention of opposition figures, human rights defenders, journalists, and all others held for peacefully exercising their right to expression, assembly, and association. Urges the government of Iran to ensure that anyone placed on trial for committing acts of violence or other criminal acts benefits from all of his or her rights to a fair trial. Calls for the government of Iran to:(1) ensure that those in detention are treated humanely; and
(2) hold accountable those responsible for the torture of detainees.
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NIAC Welcomes Senate Passage of Iran Human Rights Resolution
Washington, DC - The National Iranian American Council applauds the Senate's passage yesterday of S.Res.355, which condemned Iran's deplorable human rights ...
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S.Res. 355: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has systematically violated its obligations to uphold human rights provided for under its constitution and international law ...
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Carl Levin, D-Mich., introduced a Senate resolution, S. Res. 355, last night condemning that country's human rights record, calling for an immediate release of those wrongfully imprisoned, and urging the restoration of meaningful human ...
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Carl Levin, D-Mich., introduced a Senate resolution, S. Res. 355, last night condemning that country's human rights record, calling for an immediate release of those wrongfully imprisoned, and urging the restoration of meaningful human ...
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