Friday, June 20, 2008
United Nations - Louise Arbour condemns FITNA and calls for appropriate legal measures, by Marie-Êve Marineau
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour issued the following statement today:
"I join the condemnation expressed by the Secretary-General and the three UN Special Reporters, the tone and content of the film FITNA by Geert Wilders, and I urge all those who legitimately feel deeply offended by his provocative message simply to denounce her hateful content by peaceful means. "
"There is a protection framework within which the resolution of the controversy that this film will generate should take place."
"I also urge legislators of all countries to fulfil their responsibilities under Articles 19 and 20 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. They should offer strong protection measures on all forms of freedom of expression, while adopting appropriate restrictions which are necessary to protect the rights of others. Similarly, they should prohibit any advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence ".
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