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OH HR367

Resolution

Status

Introduced

12/1/2020

Primary Sponsor

Todd Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

133rd General Assembly (2019-2020)

AI Summary

  • Condemns Azerbaijan's military offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh beginning September 27, 2020, described as the most significant operation since the 1994 ceasefire agreement.

  • Denounces Turkish interference in the conflict, including allegations of recruiting Syrian mercenaries, operating F-16 fighter jets in the region, and shooting down an Armenian Su-25 fighter jet.

  • Documents casualties including dozens of civilian deaths and hundreds of civilian injuries from shelling of Stepanakert (population 55,200), plus at least 84 Nagorno-Karabakh service member deaths.

  • Urges the United States Department of State to work with the Minsk Group co-chairs (United States, France, and Russia) and the governments of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Artsakh for an enduring peace based on recognition of Artsakh people's right to self-determination.

  • Requires transmission of the resolution to federal and state officials, including the President, Secretary of State, Congress, and Ohio Congressional delegation.

Legislative Description

To condemn Azerbaijan's coordinated offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh, to denounce Turkish interference in the conflict, and to urge the United States Department of State to work for an enduring peace based on a recognition of the Artsakh people's right to self-determination.

Last Action

Introduced and Referred to Committee: Federalism

12/1/2020

Committee Referrals

Federalism12/1/2020

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