How many 'offensively anti-Islamic' posts have you read recently in this
peaceful Islamic forum? Does this Ban Ki-moon press release ring any
bells?
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Condemning 'offensively anti-Islamic' video, Ban Ki-moon appeals for calm
28 March 2008 - Secretary-General today led a chorus of United Nations
condemnation of the Internet broadcast of a video made by the Dutch
parliamentarian Geert Wilders, describing it as "offensively
anti-Islamic,"
while he also called on those upset by the film to remain calm.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson after last night's airing of the
film, entitled Fitna, Mr. Ban said "there is no justification for hate
speech or incitement to violence. The right of free expression is not at
stake here.
"I acknowledge the efforts of the Dutch Government to stop the broadcast
of
this film and appeal for calm to those understandably offended by it.
Freedom must always be accompanied by social responsibility."
The Secretary-General stressed that the UN stands at the centre of global
efforts to advance mutual respect, understanding and dialogue between
different cultures, religions and groups.
"We must also recognize that the real fault line is not between Muslim and
Western societies, as some would have us believe, but between small
minorities of extremists, on different sides, with a vested interest in
stirring hostility and conflict."
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=26128&Cr=islam&Cr1=alliance
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Peace
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And in too many circles, disparaging remarks about Muslims are allowed to
pass without censure, with the result that prejudice acquires a veneer of
acceptance. [Kofi Annan]
Zuiko Azumazi
zuiko.azumazi@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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