A resolution encouraging the Government of Pakistan to release Aasiya Noreen, internationally known as Asia Bibi, and reform its religiously intolerant laws regarding blasphemy.

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4 April 2017

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2217-2218)

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Urges the government of Pakistan to: (1) release Asia Bibi and ensure that she, her family, and her legal counsel are safe; and (2) reform its laws to reflect democratic norms and ideals; and (3) work to promote tolerance of religious minorities so that no one is in danger of persecution for exercising free speech and practicing their religion.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/109
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