HRES 1222
Condemning the Communist Party of Vietnam for imprisoning independent journalists, human rights defenders, religious figures, and dissidents in Vietnam.
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This resolution condemns the Communist Party of Vietnam for imprisoning journalists, human rights defenders, religious figures, and dissidents. It highlights numerous specific cases of individuals sentenced to prison for expressing their views or advocating for human rights. The resolution calls for the immediate release of these prisoners, urges the Biden administration to support victims of human rights abuses, and encourages engagement with regional partners to address Vietnam’s human rights record.
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Michelle Steel
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