S.Res. 260 · 109th Congress

A resolution calling for free and fair parliamentary elections in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Stage
Passed chamber resolution
Sponsor
Joe Biden
Introduced
2005-09-29
Latest action
2005-10-20 · Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Calls upon the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan to: (1) hold free and fair parliamentary elections in November 2005; (2) guarantee opposition party participation; and (3) guarantee freedom of speech and assembly.

Calls upon the opposition parties to peacefully participate in such elections.

Supports Council of Europe recommendations on amendments to the Unified Election Code of Azerbaijan to ensure equitable election commission representation of opposition and pro-government forces.

Urges the international community and domestic nongovernmental organizations to provide sufficient election observers.

Recognizes the need for establishment of an independent media.