FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Briefing on Human Rights in Turkey

Original title: TURKEY: HUMAN RIGHTS

January 1, 2015

human rights Turkey foreign policy international relations civil liberties

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The Frame

What this does

The briefing serves as an official record of U.S. legislative oversight regarding human rights conditions in Turkey, which informs U.S. foreign policy and diplomatic engagement with the Turkish government.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Congress

Members receive information from the briefing to inform legislative and foreign policy decisions.

Turkish citizens

The human rights conditions discussed in the briefing directly impact their civil liberties and legal protections.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2015.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript record of a December 9, 2016, briefing held by the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission). The session focused on the state of human rights in Turkey, featuring testimony from policy experts and representatives from non-governmental organizations.

Key Facts

The briefing took place on December 9, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The session was titled 'Turkey: Human Rights in Retreat'.
The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe is a U.S. government agency established in 1976 to monitor OSCE commitments.
The Commission is composed of 18 members from the Senate and House, plus representatives from the Departments of State, Defense, and Commerce.
The briefing included expert testimony from the Alliance for Shared Values, PEN America, and the Bipartisan Policy Center.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Helsinki Commission?

It is a U.S. government agency that monitors compliance with commitments, particularly regarding human rights, and advises Congress on foreign policy.

What was the purpose of this specific briefing?

To gather information and provide a public record regarding the status of human rights in Turkey.

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Focus on Turkey

The briefing highlights a specific period of concern regarding human rights in Turkey during late 2016.

Turkey

Connected Entities

personDr. Nicholas Danforth“Senior Policy Advisor at the Bipartisan Policy Center.”Map →

personDr. Y. Alp Aslandogan“Executive Director of the Alliance for Shared Values.”Map →

personDr. Karin Karlekar“Director of Free Expression at Risk Program, PEN America.”Map →

personEverett Price“Policy Advisor for the Commission.”Map →

organizationCommission on Security and Cooperation in Europe“The U.S. government agency hosting the briefing.”Map →

Sources

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