Calls upon the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan to: (1) hold free and fair parliamentary elections in November 2005; (2) guarantee opposition party participation; and (3) guarantee freedom of speech and assembly.
Calls upon the opposition parties to peacefully participate in such elections.
Supports Council of Europe recommendations on amendments to the Unified Election Code of Azerbaijan to ensure equitable election commission representation of opposition and pro-government forces.
Urges the international community and domestic nongovernmental organizations to provide sufficient election observers.
Recognizes the need for establishment of an independent media.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11700)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9538)
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