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Calls on the Government of Turkey to allow free expression and Internet freedom.

H. Res. 532 · 113th Congress · Apr 1, 2014 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

That the House of Representatives—
(1)
calls on the Government of Turkey to lift restrictions on freedom of the press, freedom of expression, and Internet freedom, including social media, in Turkey;
(2)
recognizes the critical role that technology and social media play in helping independent journalists and the general public to communicate, access information, and support accountability; and
(3)
reaffirms the importance of Internet freedom to promote democracy and good governance around the world.