A statement by the United Nations rapporteurs expressing concern about Israel’s continued imposition of unjustified restrictions on the entry of Muslims into Al-Aqsa Mosque (Reuters)

The United Nations rapporteurs warned, in a joint statement issued yesterday, Friday, that anti-Islamic sentiment around the world has reached alarming levels, and called for a response to all forms of religious hatred based on universal values ​​and principles and the legal framework of human rights.

The statement, which came on the occasion of the International Day to Combat Hatred of Islam or “Islamophobia” on March 15, added: “We are witnessing attacks on mosques, cultural centers, schools, and even private property belonging to Muslims all over the world.” He also expressed deep regret over the incidents. Burning the Holy Qur’an in a public and planned manner.”

The statement also stressed that it is appalling that Israel continues to prevent the delivery of adequate humanitarian and food aid to the Muslim-majority civilian population in Gaza during the holy month of Ramadan, despite the spread of hunger, and expressed concern about Israel’s continued imposition of unjustified restrictions on the entry of Muslims into the mosque. Al-Aqsa.

Yesterday, Friday, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution entitled: “Measures to combat Islamophobia.”

115 countries voted in favor of the draft resolution submitted by Pakistan on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, while 44 countries abstained from voting.

No country voted against the resolution, which calls, among other things, for the appointment of a UN special envoy to combat Islamophobia.

In a statement yesterday, Friday, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the decision, noting the Kingdom’s encouragement and adoption of the values ​​of peace and dialogue between followers of religions and civilizations and the promotion of a culture of coexistence among peoples to achieve peace and prosperity for the entire world.

Incidents of burning copies of the Holy Qur’an in a number of European countries led to condemnatory demonstrations in various Islamic countries (French)

For its part, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, through its Secretary-General Hussein Ibrahim Taha, stressed the importance of world solidarity in confronting the fight against “Islamophobia,” stressing the importance of “launching a global call to all concerned parties to take concrete measures to deter the forces of evil that aim to destroy peaceful coexistence between different countries.” Religions.

In this regard, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, warned “against some people shamefully exploiting hatred against Muslims and exclusionary policies to achieve political gains,” stressing that “hatred destroys the fabric of our societies and undermines equality, understanding, and respect for human rights.”

Through Dai Ping, its deputy permanent envoy to the United Nations, China also urged “all countries to adopt a zero-tolerance approach and take concrete measures to combat discrimination and violence against Muslims, prevent incitement to hatred based on religion or belief, and put an end to impunity.”

Source: Agencies