A concurrent resolution recognizing March 25, 1997, as the anniversary of the Proclamation of Belarusan independence, and calling on the Government of Belarus to respect fundamental freedoms and human rights.

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Introduced

20 March 1997

Last action

20 March 1997 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Summary

Calls upon the President to urge President Lukashenka and the Government of Belarus to: (1) abide by the provisions of the Helsinki Final Act and other agreements of the Organization for the Security and Cooperation of Europe; and (2) guarantee human rights, fundamental freedom (including freedom of the press, assembly, and expression), and separation of powers. Supports the people of Belarus in: (1) maintaining independent statehood; (2) promoting the rule of law, human rights, and fundamental freedoms; and (3) assuring that Belarus has the opportunity to survive as an equal and full-fledged member-state among the sovereign nations of the world.

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20 March 1997
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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20 March 1997
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2718)
Source: IntroReferral
20 March 1997
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/18
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/105/sconres/18
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