Condemning the persecution of political opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko as well as other political prisoners, among them former internal affairs minister Yuri Lutsenko.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 14, 2013)
Condemns the verdict against Yulia Tymoshenko and requests that she be released from custody while the verdict is appealed.
Demands that Ukraine: (1) release all political prisoners and provide medical care to those that have been imprisoned; and (2) adhere to the principles of democracy and rule of law by respecting human rights, freedom of the press, and the protection of free speech and the right to peaceful assembly.
What just happenedFeb 25, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 14, 2013
- Feb 25, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
- Jan 14, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Jan 14, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 14, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House