This Senate resolution expresses support for nearly 3,000 Iranian political refugees, about one-third of them women, who relocated from Iraq to Ashraf-3 in Albania between 2013 and 2016. The resolution condemns what it describes as the Iranian regime's escalating threats against these refugees, including cyberattacks on Albania, sham trials in absentia, and intimidation tactics, noting that many residents are former political prisoners and witnesses to alleged human rights violations including a 1988 massacre. The resolution calls on the U.S. government to work with Albania to protect the refugees' fundamental rights including freedom of expression and assembly, oppose Iran's misuse of INTERPOL notices to target dissidents, and maintain close cooperation to ensure their safety and security. The resolution does not authorize any funding or establish specific timelines, as it is a statement of congressional sentiment rather than legislation that creates new programs or appropriations. By passing this resolution, the Senate aims to express solidarity with the refugees and reinforce U.S. commitment to protecting them from Iranian regime actions.
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