A resolution supporting democracy, universal rights, and the Iranian people in their peaceful call for a representative and responsive democratic government.

Summary

Condemns the violence against demonstrators by the government of Iran and pro-government militias, as well as the ongoing government suppression of independent electronic communication through interference with the Internet and cell phones. Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the universal rights of freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, and freedom of association. Supports the people of Iran in their peaceful calls for a representative democratic government. Calls on the government of Iran to release all Iranians detained or imprisoned solely because of their religion, faith, ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, or political belief. Calls on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to establish an independent human rights monitor for Iran. Affirms the universality of individual rights and the importance of democratic and fair elections.

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• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 17 February 2011

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

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• Passed Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 17 February 2011

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• Introduced in Senate

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