Samir Kazimli

@SFRCdems @SenatorShaheen oc-media.org/civil-society-…

"This is not a policy of consensus—it is a reckless, illegal and deeply unpopular move that runs counter to the bipartisan legacy of USAID." -@SenatorShaheen on the last day for many USAID personnel following the Trump Admin’s dismantling of the agency foreign.senate.gov/press/dem/rele…

NEW!!! Democrat Senator @SenGaryPeters just became the latest co-sponsor of @LindseyGrahamSC's bipartisan bill to impose hard-hitting russia sanctions... The bill currently has 75 supporters in the Senate...

“If you are reading this message, it means I have been arrested on trumped-up charges due to my journalistic activity,” @UlviyyaAli, 31, who was working as a reporter for the U.S. government-funded news outlet Voice of America, wrote. washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/…

Azerbaijan: authorities should release imprisoned human rights defenders, journalists and civil society activists. Read my statement 👇 coe.int/en/web/commiss…

@ChrisVanHollen meydan.tv/en/article/inv…

Elon Musk talks about finding life on other planets, but he sure as hell doesn’t care about it here on earth.
 As a result of Musk and Trump’s efforts to dismantle USAID, more children are dying as they desperately seek treatments for diseases. nytimes.com/2025/04/11/wor…

"The Georgian Dream fast tracking another draft law to stifle NGO operations is one more step away from the democratic future the Georgian people want. Political leaders shouldn’t fear the Georgian people. Georgian civil society are fiercely independent actors." -@SenatorShaheen

@SFRCdems @SenatorShaheen meydan.tv/en/article/inv…

U.S. Lawmakers Rally Against Russian ‘Bullying’ “This bill sends a clear message: bullies have a price to pay for their actions. Vladimir Putin and Russia must face serious consequences for their destructive and unprovoked war on Ukraine” 👇🏻 kyivpost.com/post/50021

Tofig Yagublu will begin a #hungerstrike on April 1st (tomorrow). Tofig Yagublu issues the following statement regarding his hunger strike: "As a protest against the unjust, illegal, and immoral 9-year prison sentence imposed on me, I will begin a hunger strike on April 1st. I know this will be very difficult, and many of my friends do not approve of this step. However, I am determined to take this action. I am now 65 years old. According to Ilham Aliyev's plan, I should be released from prison at the age of 74. However, there is no guarantee that I will live that long, especially in prison conditions. On the other hand, even if I do not die in prison, why should I spend the last years of my life there? I have been dishonorably and falsely accused, and am unlawfully imprisoned under fabricated charges. Everyone knows that I have been imprisoned because of my political activities." Now, I am like a military pilot whose aircraft has been shot down and lacks a parachute. The plane will crash anyway, whether in a forest, a field, or a mountain. If the end result is death, wouldn't it be better to crash the downed plane into the enemy's military base? What would an additional 15-30 minutes of life give the pilot? Therefore, I have decided to die in prison. I hope that my death in prison will draw international attention to Azerbaijan and lead to greater pressure on the criminal Aliyev regime. If you want to support me, please read and spread the last words I said in court. This will provide you and others with a very powerful and irrefutable argument and evidence to criticize and expose the Aliyev regime's judicial system. Long live democracy and freedom! I love you all!”

JUST NOW! U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee passes bipartisan bill to hold Georgia's "russian dream" officials accountable after assault on Georgian democracy, violence against protestors S.868 –the “MEGOBARI Act" just passed the committee vote unamended

NEW!! U.S. can act swiftly to help Georgian citizens take back their democracy, writes Amrit Singh. “Now it’s time to take urgent further action!” Trump admin should leverage its power on GD to: ✔️stop targeting protesters ✔️withdraw proposed FARA bill ✔️ repeal repressive laws and more 👇🏻

EU Commission spokesperson: "The end of the Russian unprovoked and unjustified aggression in Ukraine and unconditional withdrawal of all Russian military forces from the entire territory of Ukraine would be one of the main preconditions to amend or lift sanctions”

Authorities in #Georgia🇬🇪 are plunging the country into ever deeper human rights crisis, including by adopting 'foreign agents' law that could spell the end of independent civil society. They should drop the bill & respect human rights! Read @hrw hrw.org/news/2025/03/2…

@HelsinkiComm oc-media.org/civil-society-…

On Belarus' Freedom Day, we stand with Belarusians in their ongoing fight for freedom from Lukashenko's despotic rule. Their bravery and commitment to freedom and democracy are an inspiration.

@SenatorDurbin oc-media.org/civil-society-…

On #EqualPayDay we’re reminded of the millions of women across the country who are being paid less than men for the same job. This wage gap is even worse for women of color and disabled women. Women deserve equal pay and economic security. We must close the wage gap.

@SFRCdems @_FriedrichMerz @NATO @SenatorShaheen oc-media.org/civil-society-…

"Congratulations to @_FriedrichMerz on the Bundestag's historic decision to support increased defense spending in Germany. A strong European pillar of @NATO is essential for deterrence and our collective security." – @SenatorShaheen

@ChrisVanHollen oc-media.org/civil-society-…

Let's be clear: Republicans may not have cut Social Security yet, but Elon Musk is already gutting the agency — tearing it apart and making it harder to access benefits.    Forget their fake promises: one way or another they're coming for Social Security. washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…

@SenatorShaheen oc-media.org/civil-society-…

Happy Greek Independence Day to all those celebrating in New Hampshire and around the world! Today we celebrate the strong relationship between Greece and the U.S. and recognize the contributions of New Hampshire’s vibrant Hellenic community.

@EleanorNorton oc-media.org/civil-society-…

Federal employees deserve praise for their expertise, dedication and service – not denigration.   Join me tomorrow from 5-6:30 pm for a telephone Town Hall geared towards federal employees but open to all.   Dial in: 833-408-1990 Live stream: norton.house.gov/live

@RepJoeWilson oc-media.org/civil-society-…

This is Nadeem Khadija of Salamiyeh, Syria—detained, tortured, and killed by Assad for dreaming of a free Syria. Syria may have triumphed over its torturers, but the victory is incomplete until real accountability. I’ll lead efforts in Congress to help establish an independent transitional justice mechanism for victims of Assad’s brutal regime.