HRES 279
114th Congress
House
International Affairs
Asia
Europe
Human rights
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
News media and reporting
Turkey
Urging respect for freedom of expression and human rights in Turkey.
Introduced: May 20, 2015
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May 20, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 20, 2015
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Calls on Turkey to lift restrictions on freedom of expression, including expression online or in social media.
Urges Turkey to fully respect universal human rights consistent with its Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe commitments.
Reaffirms the long-standing U.S. partnership and friendship with the people of Turkey.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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