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.