Resolution Condemning Dink's Murder To Be Introduced In U.S. Congress

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Caucus Rep. Joseph Crowley will introduce a resolution in the House of Representatives this week condemning the assassination of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink. The resolution calls on the House to strongly condemn and deplore the tragic murder of Hrant Dink and urge Turkey to continue its investigation and prosecution of those individuals responsible for his murder. Furthermore, the legislation urges Turkey to take appropriate action to protect freedom of speech in Turkey by repealing Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code. A similar resolution is expected to be introduced in the Senate later this week, the Armenian Assembly of America reports.
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