A resolution encouraging the Government of Pakistan to release Aasiya Noreen, internationally known as Asia Bibi, and reform its religiously intolerant laws regarding blasphemy.

SR 109 A resolution encouraging the Government of Pakistan to release Aasiya Noreen, internationally known as Asia Bibi, and reform its religiously intolerant laws regarding blasphemy

US Congress 115th Congress

A resolution encouraging the Government of Pakistan to release Aasiya Noreen, internationally known as Asia Bibi, and reform its religiously intolerant laws regarding blasphemy.
SR-109


About SR-109

A resolution encouraging the Government of Pakistan to release Aasiya Noreen, internationally known as Asia Bibi, and reform its religiously intolerant laws regarding blasphemy. Urges the government of Pakistan to:

  • (1) release Asia Bibi and ensure that she, her family, and her legal counsel are safe; and
  • (2) reform its laws to reflect democratic norms and ideals; and
  • (3) work to promote tolerance of religious minorities so that no one is in danger of persecution for exercising free speech and practicing their religion.

  

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Introduced 04/05/2017

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Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2217-2218)

04/04/2017