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Senate Demands Report on Azerbaijan Human Rights and US Security Aid Accountability.

The US Senate requested a detailed report from the State Department on human rights practices in Azerbaijan, including allegations of torture, political prisoners, and the displacement of ethnic Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh. The resolution aims to assess whether US security assistance is being used in the conflict and whether sanctions should be imposed on officials responsible for abuses. This increases transparency regarding foreign aid spending.
Key points
Full Transparency Required: The State Department must disclose how the US promotes human rights in Azerbaijan and whether military aid is being used in the conflict with Armenia.
Sanctions Assessment: The Secretary of State must determine if Azerbaijani officials responsible for serious human rights violations (e.g., killings, torture) meet the criteria for sanctions.
Aid Review: Congress will assess if extraordinary circumstances justify continuing security assistance to Azerbaijan despite human rights violation allegations.
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Print number: 118_SRES_540
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2024-02-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_540.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-02-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Full Transparency Required: The State Department must disclose how the US promotes human rights in Azerbaijan and whether military aid is being used in the conflict with Armenia.
  • Sanctions Assessment: The Secretary of State must determine if Azerbaijani officials responsible for serious human rights violations (e.g., killings, torture) meet the criteria for sanctions.
  • Aid Review: Congress will assess if extraordinary circumstances justify continuing security assistance to Azerbaijan despite human rights violation allegations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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