A resolution condemning the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist and human rights advocate Hrant Dink and…

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A resolution condemning the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist and human rights advocate Hrant Dink and urging the people of Turkey to honor his legacy of tolerance.

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Supports the government of Turkey's pledge to conduct an exhaustive investigation into Mr. Dink's assassination and acknowledges the prompt arrest of individuals allegedly responsible for the killing.

What it does: CRS summary · Reported to Senate with amendment(s) · Mar 29, 2007

Condemns the murder of Hrant Dink.

Urges the government of Turkey to repeal Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code and work to foster a more open intellectual environment.

Recognizes the government of Turkey's decision to invite senior Armenian religious and political figures to participate in memorial services for Mr. Dink.

Calls on the governments of Turkey and Armenia to reestablish full diplomatic, political, and economic relations.

Supports Mr. Dink's wish that Turkey pursue further integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions and encourages the government of Turkey to enact reforms conducive to such ends.

Urges the people of Turkey to honor Mr. Dink's legacy of tolerance.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution condemning the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist and human rights advocate Hrant Dink and urging the people of Turkey to honor his legacy of tolerance.

Latest action (Mar 29, 2007): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 102.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 1, 2007

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No recorded floor vote found.