Condemning Azerbaijan's blockade of the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) and ongoing human rights violations.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's blockade of the Lachin Corridor to Nagorno-Karabakh (also known as Artsakh).

The resolution calls on the U.S. government to work with international partners to deploy observers to explore opportunities for security and peaceful development. The resolution also calls on the President to (1) suspend military and security assistance from the United States to Azerbaijan, and (2) fully enforce a U.S. law prohibiting certain bilateral assistance to Azerbaijan until Azerbaijan takes demonstrable steps to cease all offensive uses of force against Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.

Bill 118 HRES 108, titled "Condemning Azerbaijan's blockade of the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) and ongoing human rights violations," was introduced in the US Congress to address the ongoing conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, also known as Artsakh. The bill condemns Azerbaijan's blockade of the Armenians living in Nagorno-Karabakh and the human rights violations that have been reported in the region.

The bill highlights the long-standing tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh, which has been a disputed territory for decades. It specifically calls out Azerbaijan for imposing a blockade on the Armenians living in Nagorno-Karabakh, which has had a detrimental impact on the region's economy and the well-being of its residents.

Furthermore, the bill addresses the human rights violations that have been reported in Nagorno-Karabakh, including instances of violence, discrimination, and restrictions on freedom of movement. It calls on Azerbaijan to respect the human rights of the Armenians living in Nagorno-Karabakh and to end the blockade that is causing harm to the region's residents. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 108 seeks to bring attention to the ongoing conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh and to urge Azerbaijan to end its blockade and respect the human rights of the Armenians living in the region. It is a non-partisan effort to address a complex and sensitive issue that has implications for regional stability and the well-being of the people living in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 108

Introduced on
2023-02-08

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/8/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's blockade of the Lachin Corridor to Nagorno-Karabakh (also known as Artsakh).

The resolution calls on the U.S. government to work with international partners to deploy observers to explore opportunities for security and peaceful development. The resolution also calls on the President to (1) suspend military and security assistance from the United States to Azerbaijan, and (2) fully enforce a U.S. law prohibiting certain bilateral assistance to Azerbaijan until Azerbaijan takes demonstrable steps to cease all offensive uses of force against Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.

Bill 118 HRES 108, titled "Condemning Azerbaijan's blockade of the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) and ongoing human rights violations," was introduced in the US Congress to address the ongoing conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, also known as Artsakh. The bill condemns Azerbaijan's blockade of the Armenians living in Nagorno-Karabakh and the human rights violations that have been reported in the region.

The bill highlights the long-standing tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh, which has been a disputed territory for decades. It specifically calls out Azerbaijan for imposing a blockade on the Armenians living in Nagorno-Karabakh, which has had a detrimental impact on the region's economy and the well-being of its residents.

Furthermore, the bill addresses the human rights violations that have been reported in Nagorno-Karabakh, including instances of violence, discrimination, and restrictions on freedom of movement. It calls on Azerbaijan to respect the human rights of the Armenians living in Nagorno-Karabakh and to end the blockade that is causing harm to the region's residents. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 108 seeks to bring attention to the ongoing conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh and to urge Azerbaijan to end its blockade and respect the human rights of the Armenians living in the region. It is a non-partisan effort to address a complex and sensitive issue that has implications for regional stability and the well-being of the people living in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCondemning Azerbaijan's blockade of the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) and ongoing human rights violations.

Policy Areas
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Latest Summary6/14/2023

This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's blockade of the Lachin Corridor to Nagorno-Karabakh (also known as Artsakh).

The resolution calls on the U.S. government to work with international partners to deploy observers to explore opportunitie...


Latest Action2/8/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.