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MI HR0319
Resolution
Status
10/14/2020
Primary Sponsor
Mari Manoogian
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AI Summary
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Condemns Azerbaijan's military offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh that began September 27, 2020, which has resulted in civilian deaths and hundreds of wounded.
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Denounces Turkish interference in the conflict, including allegations of recruiting Syrian mercenaries, deploying F-16 fighter jets, and shooting down an Armenian aircraft.
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Urges the U.S. Department of State to work with the Minsk Group co-chairs (United States, France, Russia) and the governments of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the Republic of Artsakh to achieve a peaceful resolution.
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References Michigan's prior support for Artsakh independence through Senate Resolution 99 of 2017 and notes the territory's 1991 independence referendum approved by over 98 percent of voters.
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Calls for copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the President, Secretary of State, congressional leadership, and Michigan's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
A resolution to condemn Azerbaijan's coordinated offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh and denounce Turkish interference in the conflict and to urge the United States Department of State to work with the co-chairs of the Minsk Group and the governments of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the Republic of Artsakh to achieve a long-lasting and peaceful resolution to this conflict.
Last Action
Adopted
10/14/2020