HRES 379 · 100th Congress · International Affairs

A resolution condemning the Soviet Union's and the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan's policies of repression of accurate news coverage of the war in Afghanistan and for other purposes.

Introduced 1988-02-17· Sponsored by Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-45]· House

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Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.(1988-02-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Condemns the Soviet Union's and the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan's repression of accurate news coverage of the war in Afghanistan. Urges the Secretary of State to recover the bodies and personal effects of journalists Lee Shapiro and James Lindelof from Afghanistan and to assist in securing the release of Italian journalist Fausto Biloslavo and French journalist Alain Guillo from Afghan prisons. Urges the President to issue a proclamation honoring such individuals and journalists Staale Gundhus and Charles Thornton for their attempts to report the truth about the war in Afghanistan.…

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Cosponsors (20)

7 Democrats13 Republicans