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S.Res. 149 (111th)

A resolution expressing solidarity with the writers, journalists, and librarians of Cuba on World Press Freedom Day and calling for the immediate release of citizens of Cuba imprisoned for exercising rights associated with freedom of the press.

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14 May 2009

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Status

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5538; text as passed Senate: CR S5538; text of measure as introduced: CR S5529-5530)

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Summary

Expresses solidarity with the citizens of Cuba and their family members who are suffering harassment or imprisonment for exercising rights associated with freedom of the press and pursuing livelihoods as independent writers, journalists, or librarians. Calls on the government of Cuba to release all writers, journalists, and librarians who are imprisoned for exercising their fundamental human rights, including Cuban citizens who have been identified by international monitoring organizations as being imprisoned by the government of Cuba.

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