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US SR145

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thom Tillis

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Iranian political refugees at Ashraf-3 in Albania must be afforded fundamental rights of freedom of expression, assembly, and legal political activities in rejection of Iranian regime demands

  • Condemns the Iranian regime's threats and actions against Albania, including cyberattacks and threats against approximately 3,000 Iranian dissidents (one-third women) relocated from Camp Ashraf, Iraq between 2013-2016

  • Calls on the U.S. Government to take steps under international law (Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1951 Refugee Convention, European Convention on Human Rights) to help Albania protect Ashraf-3 residents' rights to life, liberty, security, and property

  • Opposes Iran's misuse of INTERPOL Red Notices to impose restrictions or seek extradition of Iranian dissidents, including 104 members targeted in sham trials in absentia starting December 12, 2023

  • Requires continued U.S. cooperation with Albania and Ashraf-3 residents to ensure complete protection, noting over 900 residents are former political prisoners who witnessed the 1988 massacre and other human rights violations in Iran

Legislative Description

A resolution protecting the Iranian political refugees, including female former political prisoners, in Ashraf-3 in Albania.

International affairs

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1912-1913)

3/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Foreign Relations3/27/2025

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