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Senate Resolution Condemning Azerbaijan's Actions in Nagorno-Karabakh

Original title: A resolution condemning the Government of Azerbaijan for perpetrating an ethnic cleansing campaign against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Record date · December 17, 2024

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed

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What This Bill Would Do

This Senate resolution formally condemns the Government of Azerbaijan for its military actions and blockade against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh, which it characterizes as . It calls on the U.S. President and federal agencies to impose sanctions on responsible officials, restrict military aid to Azerbaijan, and increase humanitarian support for displaced Armenians.

Why it matters

The resolution signals a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy toward Azerbaijan by urging the executive branch to restrict military aid and impose sanctions, which could impact bilateral relations and regional security in the South Caucasus.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Armenian refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh

The resolution advocates for their right of return and increased humanitarian support.

Directly affected

Azerbaijani government officials

The resolution calls for targeted sanctions against those complicit in human rights abuses.

Directly affected

Government of Azerbaijan

The resolution calls for the restriction of U.S. military aid to the country.

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Government of Armenia

The resolution supports strengthening the U.S.-Armenia security partnership.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main goal of this resolution?
The resolution aims to formally condemn Azerbaijan's actions in Nagorno-Karabakh and pressure the U.S. executive branch to take punitive and humanitarian actions, including sanctions and aid restrictions.
Does this resolution immediately change U.S. law?
No. As a Senate resolution, it expresses the sense of the Senate but does not have the force of law unless passed by both chambers and signed by the President.
What specific actions does the resolution ask the President to take?
It asks the President to impose sanctions on officials, restrict military aid, provide humanitarian aid, and strengthen the U.S.-Armenia security partnership.

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Where This Stands

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Discoveries

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Shift in U.S.-Armenia Relations

The resolution explicitly highlights Armenia's efforts to distance itself from Russia and deepen ties with the U.S., framing this as a reason for increased U.S. security support.

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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