A concurrent resolution condemning the Government of the Soviet Union for the killing of Charles Thornton, an American journalist working in Afghanistan.

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Introduced

10 October 1985

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Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.

Summary

Declares that the Congress: (1) condemns the Government of the Soviet Union for the killing of Charles Thornton (an American journalist in Afghanistan) in violation of Protocol I (a treaty relating to the protection of victims of international armed conflict); and (2) calls upon such government to abide by the terms of such treaty, including provisions that protect journalists working in areas subject to armed conflict.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/212
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