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File Number: 16-01111 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CONDEMNING THE ABUSE
OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN TURKEY ARISING OUT OF THE 2016 TURKISH COUP
D'ETAT ATTEMPT; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMAAND THE MEMBERS OF THE
114TH UNITED STATES CONGRESS.
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2016, a faction within the Turkish military attempted to overthrow the
government of Turkey by coup d'etat; and
WHEREAS, in the aftermath of the failed coup d'etat, the Turkish government, in particular
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, began using the attempted overthrow of the government to purge
Turkish society of dissidents and political opposition; and
WHEREAS, over 60,000 Turkish individuals not involved in the uprising have been subjected to
purges and other human rights abuses; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission condemns the human rights abuses in Turkey by its
government;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORI DA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted
and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby condemns the abuse of human rights in Turkey arising
out of the 2016 Turkish coup d'etat and condemns the same.
Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to President Barack
Obama and the Members of the 114th United States Congress.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature
of the Mayor. {1 }
APPFbOVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
VIOTORIA M NDEZ
CITY ATTORNEY 0
City ofAlianti
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Footnotes:
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) calendar
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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