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AR HR1042
Resolution
Status
3/17/2015
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Ferguson
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AI Summary
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House of Representatives strongly urges the Turkish government to abandon intimidation tactics, embrace free media, and tolerate dissenting voices
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Resolution criticizes Turkey's authoritarian practices under President Erdogan, including detention of journalists, suppression of political dissidents, and disregard for rule of law
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Cites specific cases of detained Turkish media members including CEO Hidayet Karaca (jailed without indictment since December 14, 2014) and journalist Mehmet Baransu
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Recognizes Turkish-American community in Arkansas for actively promoting economic, educational, and social ties between Arkansas and Turkey
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Requires copies of the resolution be sent to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton upon adoption
Legislative Description
To Support Efforts To Preserve Fundamental Rights, Free Media, And Democratic Principles In Turkey; And To Recognize Turkish-american Citizens' Endeavors To Improve Ties Between The Great State Of Arkansas And Turkey.
Last Action
READ AND ADOPTED.
3/17/2015