This resolution expresses the Senate’s view on the arrest and detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. It calls on Turkiye’s president and law enforcement authorities to provide credible evidence against him or release him. It also urges Turkiye to uphold democratic values, including free and fair elections, and urges the U.S. Secretary of State to make timely statements and engage diplomatically with Turkiye. The resolution was referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
The resolution does not describe changes to services or rights for people in the United States. It urges U.S. officials to take diplomatic steps concerning Turkiye.
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The resolution states that the public has not been given credible evidence supporting the charges against Imamoglu and urges respect for democratic values and due process.
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