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GA HR2021
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/20/2014
Primary Sponsor
Pedro Marin
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AI Summary
- Georgia House of Representatives condemns the Vietnamese government for human rights violations including suppression of religious freedom, dissolution of religious organizations, imprisonment of religious leaders, and confiscation of church properties
- Cites Vietnam's suspension of freedom of expression, including jailing writers and reporters, disrupting communications, and confiscating personal writing equipment from those who refuse government censorship
- Denounces Vietnam's denial of due process, including secret trials, denial of legal counsel, and summary executions without fair trials
- Notes Vietnam has banned popular elections of officials under a false premise of self-determination
- Calls on the United States Congress to support any measure aimed at protecting the human rights of the Vietnamese people and ending executions without trial, suppression of basic rights, and forceful silencing of citizens
Legislative Description
Vietnam; calling for protection of human rights
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/20/2014
Full Bill Text
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