A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy.

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Condemns Iran for its systemic violations of the human rights of the Iranian people, including the state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities in Iran, and its continued failure to uphold its international obligations, including with respect to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Calls on Iran to exonerate and release Youcef Nadarkhani and all other individuals held or charged on account of their religious or political beliefs. Calls on the Administration to designate Iranian officials for human rights abuses. Reaffirms that freedom of religious practice is a universal human right and a fundamental individual freedom that every government must protect.

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 20 June 2012

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 20 June 2012

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• Reported to Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 20 June 2012

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 1 March 2012

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

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• Introduced in Senate

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