Sec. 2. Findings
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Congress makes the following findings: In accordance with section 701 of the International Financial Institutions Act ( 22 U.S.C. 262d ), it is the policy of the United States Government that the voice and vote of the United States in international financial institutions shall advance the cause of human rights, including by seeking to channel assistance towards countries other than those whose governments engage in … a pattern of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, such as torture or cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment or punishment, prolonged detention without charges, or other flagrant denial to life, liberty, and the security of person .
International and civil society organizations have documented significant human rights abuses by the Government of Turkey since the failed coup attempt in July 2016. The 2017 Country Report on Human Rights Practices of the Department of State for Turkey highlights significant human rights issues in Turkey, including the arbitrary arrest and detention under the state of emergency of tens of thousands, including members of parliament and two Turkish-national employees of the U.S.
Mission to Turkey . United States citizens continue to be subjected to unacceptable harassment and human rights violations by the Government of Turkey, including prolonged detention on unsubstantiated, politically motivated allegations, and arbitrary restrictions on freedom of movement.
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