A resolution protecting the Iranian political refugees, including female former political prisoners, in Ashraf-3 in Albania.

This resolution addresses the urgent need to protect Iranian political refugees, including female former political prisoners, residing in Ashraf-3 in Albania . These nearly 3,000 dissidents were relocated from Iraq starting in 2012, with Albania committing to uphold their rights under international conventions. Many of these refugees are crucial witnesses to the 1988 massacre and other grave human rights violations committed by the Iranian regime, making their protection vital for potential testimonies before international courts. The Senate condemns the Iranian regime's escalating threats and nefarious actions against both the Government of Albania and the Ashraf-3 residents, which include large-scale cyberattacks and sham trials in absentia. It calls upon the United States Government to take prompt and appropriate steps, in accordance with international law, to assist Albania in ensuring the fundamental rights of these residents, such as freedom of expression, assembly, and protection of life and property. Furthermore, the resolution strongly opposes Iran's misuse of INTERPOL Red Notices to target dissidents and emphasizes the importance of continued close cooperation between the U.S., Albania, and Ashraf-3 residents to guarantee their complete protection and fundamental rights.