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| Pakistan says UN resolution to make freedom of speech 'responsible' |
| 2008-04-02 |
| Pakistan’s ambassador to the United Nations Masood Khan on Tuesday denied that a resolution, moved by Pakistan and Egypt, restricted freedom of speech. The envoy, speaking on behalf of the 57-nation Organisation of the Islamic Conference at the UN, said the resolution sought responsibility along with freedom of expression. The United States, Canada and several European countries had said that Islamic nations were trying to limit the freedom of speech at the UN. The resolution was passed by 32 to zero with the support of Islamic, Arab and African nations. European nations and several other countries abstained. An amendment passed by the UN Human Rights Council on Friday directed the council’s expert on freedom of expression, Ambeyi Ligabo, a legal expert from Kenya, to report on those who abuse their right to free speech by espousing racial and religious discrimination. Egypt’s Ambassador to the UN Sameh Shoukry said there was a growing trend to erode human rights law, permitting “some of the worst practices that incite racial and religious hatred”. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #7 AL-JAZEERA > AQ's ZAWAHIRI has reportedly belabeled the UNO as an ENEMY OF ISLAM AND MUSLIMS for its suppor = role in the creation and continued existence of ISRAEL. Also, IRNA > PAKISTAN COMMUNIST LEADER - ARMY IS THE BIGGEST OBSTACLE TO DEMOCRACY. |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2008-04-02 23:29 |
| #6 I'd go for that. Also, how about an automatic open contract (say 50 grand) on any mullah/imam/twit that issues a "beheading" fatwa? |
| Posted by: Chief Running Gag 2008-04-02 12:37 |
| #5 These hypocrites can start with the mosques. Chop off the heads for a few years of any imam who screams for the blood of non-muslims and then we will talk (about chopping off the heads of muslim TV personalities who bray like jackasses for the blood of non-muslims). |
| Posted by: ed 2008-04-02 12:13 |
| #4 MISSING THE POINT, guys. |
| Posted by: Chief Running Gag 2008-04-02 10:02 |
| #3 See the article above abut non-muslims deserve to be punished. UN delenda est. |
| Posted by: Spot 2008-04-02 08:03 |
| #2 They seem to be unclear on the concept. New UN law: "In order to be 'free', all speech must be passed through our Responsibility Filter. No exceptions." |
| Posted by: PBMcL 2008-04-02 01:05 |
| #1 Gee. I wonder what this is aimed at. |
| Posted by: gorb 2008-04-02 00:43 |