(United Against Terrorism and Extremism)
BAGHDAD – REPUBLIC OF IRAQ
14 – 15 RABI UL THANI, 1437
24 – 25 JANUARY, 2016
RESOLUTION No.1-PFR/11-CONF
ON
SITUATION IN PALESTINE
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Proceeding from the principles and objectives enshrined in the PUIC Statute and the OIC Charter;
Pursuant to the Islamic resolutions on the cause of Palestine;
Recalling the resolutions adopted by the UN General Assembly and Security Council concerning the Palestinian issue, particularly Resolution 242 (1967), 252(1968),338(1973), 425(1978),465(1980),476(1980),478(1980),681(1990),1073(1996),1397(2002), 1435(2002), 1515(2003), adopted by the UN Security Council as well as Res. No.194, on the return of the Palestinian refugees, and Res. No.10/10 adopted by 10th Extraordinary Session of the UN General Assembly in 2002.
Referring to the resolutions adopted by the UN Human Rights Council relating to the violations of human rights in occupied Arab Palestinian territories, including the one that was adopted on its Twenty-first special session on 23 July 2014;
Expressing concern about attempts by some states to abolish Item 7 of the Agenda of the UN Human Rights Council, concerning addressing (the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, including Al-Quds Al-Sharif, and stressing that this item conforms with the nature of the work of the Council, and with the unique nature of the long-lasting Zionist Israeli occupation of the State of Palestine, as well as the continuous Zionist Israeli violations of human rights and the International Humanitarian Law;
Proceeding from the resolutions adopted by the First Extraordinary Open-ended Meeting of the PUIC Conference, at the level of Parliament Speakers, held in Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic on 30 June, 2010;
Affirming that the continuation of Zionist Israeli occupation and its illegal practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and its serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law, is the center of the current deplorable situation facing the Palestinians and endanger international peace and security;
Condemning the continuous Zionist Israeli violations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and its measures aimed at Judaization of Al-Quds Ash-Sharif, blockade of the Gaza Strip, settlements, and collective punishments which constitute war crimes and serious violations of international law;
Denouncing the continuation of arrests carried out by the Zionist Israeli occupation authorities of thousands of Palestinians, including women, children and members of the Palestinian legislative Council (Parliament); and also the inhuman conditions suffered by the detainees in Zionist Israeli prisons, solitary confinement, denial of family visits and medical care services.
Commending the steadfast of the Palestinian People and their just and heroic struggle for restoration of their inalienable national rights:
1. Affirms the focal nature of the cause of Palestine and Al Quds for the Islamic Ummah, and emphasizes the significance of the city of Al-Quds as the capital of the State of Palestine and host to the Third Holy Mosques; therefore it constitutes a red line that cannot be crossed.
2. Stresses that achieving a just, lasting and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue, the core of conflict in the Middle East, is a prerequisite for the establishment of peace and stability in the region. Stresses also the urgent need for sustained and active international involvement in order to mobilize world public opinion for exercising pressure on Zionist entity (Israel) for the achievement of a just, lasting and comprehensive peace settlement that ends the occupation and results in the independence of a democratic, contiguous and viable State of Palestine on the pre-4th of June 1967 borders with Al-Quds as its capital living in peace and security.
3. Urges the international community to assume its responsibility to compel Zionist entity (Israel) to abide by international law and implement the UN resolutions calling for bringing an end to its occupation and achieve two state solutions based on pre-4th June 1967 borders.
4. Directs the attention to Zionist Israeli capitalization on the current Arab and Muslim situations and use of its abilities and tools to fan the fire of turbulences, be it sectarian, ethnic and security, to drive the attention of the Arab States and peoples away from the serious violations of the rights of the Palestinian people, particularly Al-Quds-related ones.
5. Welcomes the UN recognition of the State of Palestine enshrined in its Resolution No.(A/RES/67/19) adopted by the General Assembly on 29th November, 2012, and emphasizes the recognition of the States of PUIC Member Parliaments of the independent State of Palestine on the pre-1967 borders with Al Quds as its capital, and demands to raise the level of relations with the State of Palestine to the level of Embassy and calls on the Islamic states to extend financial assistance to Palestine to bolster its institutions in conformity with the requirements of a State.
6. Condemns in the strongest terms Zionist entity (Israel), the occupying Power, for the ongoing war in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, particularly its aggression against the Gaza Strip, and expresses its deep concern about the deteriorating situation and the humanitarian crisis in Palestine because of this continuous aggression.
7. Deplores Zionist Israeli grave violations in the occupied Palestinian territory, including its brutal attack against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, which constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity, and calls on the international community for holding the perpetrators of these crimes legally and politically accountable.
8. Demands providing international protection for the unarmed Palestinian people against the barbaric racist attacks by groups of Zionist settlers supported by the occupation authorities.
9. Requests convening of International conference as soon as possible to address the Zionist Israeli occupation issue and find a just solution to the Palestinian issue which leads to the establishment of the independent Palestinian State with AL-QODS as its capital, within the borders of the 4th of June 1967 and in the framework of a definite time scale.
10. Calls on the international community to pressurize Zionist entity (Israel), the occupying Power, to end the illegal land, sea and air blockade of Gaza Strip applied as a form of collective punishment, open border crossings and ensure the free movement of people, materials and goods from and to the Gaza Strip and the rest of the Palestinian territory.
11. Welcomes the convening of the “Cairo International Conference on Palestine - Reconstructing Gaza”, on 12 October 2014, and urges the timely and full disbursement of pledges for expediting the provision of humanitarian assistance and the reconstruction process.
12. Urges Member Parliaments to expedite the provision of economic, humanitarian and technical assistance to the Palestinian people and the Palestinian Government during this critical period in order to help to alleviate the serious humanitarian situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including Gaza and Al-Quds, to rehabilitate the Palestinian economy and infrastructure and to support the development and strengthening of Palestinian institutions and Palestinian State-building efforts in preparation for independence.
13. Strongly condemns the expansionist settlement policy pursued by Zionist entity (Israel), in the occupied Palestinian territory, including Al-Quds and stresses that all Zionist Israeli settlement activities are null and void in accordance with international law and international legitimacy resolutions. Calls upon all States to take possible measures to force Zionist entity (Israel) to stop the building of settlements and in this respect welcomes the firm opposition of the EU against the illegal Zionist Israeli settlement enterprise, such as identifying products from settlements and boycotting them because they are grown on the land of occupied Palestine.
14. Deplores the acts of violence, vandalism and brutality committed against Palestinian civilians by Zionist Israeli settlers in the West Bank, including, for example and not exclusively, the burning alive of the DAWABSHA family as well as the widespread destruction of public and private Palestinian property, including religious sites, and infrastructure, the internal forced displacement of civilians, especially among the Bedouin community, and the consequent deterioration of the socio-economic and humanitarian conditions of the Palestinian people.
15. Pays tribute to the steadfastness of the Palestinian People in the face of Zionist Israeli aggression, and affirming its full support to the just struggle of the Palestinian people to regain their inalienable national rights, including the materialization of the sovereignty of an independent State of Palestine with the City of Al-Quds Ash-Sharif as its capital and return of the Palestinian refugees in accordance with the UN General Assembly Resolution 194, of 1948.
16. Pays tribute also to our Palestinian sisters and brothers who are deployed around AL-Aqsa Mosque defending its inviolability against the continuous incursions by the settlers who are protected by the Zionist Israeli army and police who are desecrating it. Condemns the criminal aggressions carried out by the army of occupation. Pays tribute to the youth who have hastened to defend their mothers and sisters who are holding symposiums dedicated to the protection of Al-Aqsa Mosque and deploring the continuous aggressions carried out by the Zionist authorities on the places of learning, and Islamic and Christian religious sanctities.
17. Demands the Zionist Israeli occupation authorities to pay financial reparations to the families of the martyrs as well as to those injured during the repeated aggression on Palestine and in particular on Gaza Strip from December 2008. And demands other financial reparations to be paid for demolishing Palestinian houses, properties as well as public and private, civilian and government institutions in Gaza, in implementation of laws, in reparation for the destruction of the UNRWA institutions during the cruel aggression in 2014 and welcomes the investigation initiated by the UN Secretary General concerning aggression on UNRWA facilities. Requests the international community to exert pressure on the occupation authorities to expedite the payment of these reparations. Requests also to allow the Human Rights Coordinator to travel to Palestine and carry out his mission, because the Zionist Israeli authorities have been preventing him to travel during the past 18 months.
18. Stresses its strong condemnation of the barbaric Zionist Israeli attack on the international humanitarian assistance ships, including the Mavi Marmara, which constituted a blatant violation of the international law, and welcomes the UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/65/195 endorsing the conclusions of the International Fact Finding Mission of the UN Human Rights Council, and while reiterating its solidarity with the families of the victims of this attack and demands paying their reparations, also connecting this with lifting the Zionist Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip.
19. Reaffirms that the City of Al-Quds is an integral part of the Palestinian territory occupied in 1967, as stated in the Security Council Resolutions 242 of 1967 and 338 of 1973 as well as in several other Security Council Resolutions. Reconfirms the applicability of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 in the occupied Palestinian territory. Unequivocally deplores the intensification of the Zionist Israeli aggression against the Al-Haram Al-Qudsi Al-Sharif, particularly the incursion of the Zionist Israeli occupation forces into the Al-Aqsa Mosque which is a grave insult to the Islamic Ummah and unprecedented provocation against the sentiments of hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world. Rejects the idea of the time and place partitioning of the Al-Quds Al Sharif precinct. Demands the cessation of these unacceptable and illegal practices violating the sanctity of the Al-Haram Al-Sharif and freedom of worship of the Muslims at Al-Aqsa Mosque.
20. Condemns in the strongest terms, the terrorist attacks launched by the armed Zionist Israeli settlers against the Palestinian citizens and their properties, and places of worship, as well as their repeated storming of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, which has multiplied and became more methodological and systematic before the eyes and under the protection of the forces of the Zionist Israeli occupations.
21. Strongly denounces the occupation authorities for their repeated violations of sacred places in the city of Al-Quds through continuing to erect the apartheid separation wall and settlements and continuing excavation works underneath the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque which will result in the collapse of its supporting pillars. Also denounces illegal measures and practices which run counter to international resolutions and laws carried out by the occupation authorities in the city of Al-Quds, aimed at the Judaization of the Holy City and obliterating its Arab and Islamic landmarks. Affirms that what is under the earth and above it is Islamic-Palestinian, and rejects all the so-called Zionist Israeli claims.
22. Requests the UN Security Council in its capacity as the body responsible for the preservation of international peace and security, to shoulder its responsibilities by taking measures to stop the Zionist Israeli aggression aiming at changing the historical status-quo at Al-Haram Al-Sharif. Moreover Zionist entity (Israel) has to be compelled to cease with its excavations underneath and in the vicinity of the Al Aqsa Mosque, immediately remove the apartheid separation wall and put an end to its disregard of the international law, International Humanitarian Law as well as Security Council resolutions relating to Al Quds. Also requests UNESCO to shoulder its responsibility for protecting the buildings of Al-Aqsa Mosque and Palestinian Institutions and saving them from Zionist Israeli attacks.
23. Fully supports the Action Plan adopted by the Ministerial Contact Group in Rabat on 12 November and its prompt implementation.
24. Strongly condemns Zionist Israeli refusal to allow UNESCO’s technical mission to investigate attacks on holy places in the old Al-Quds, denounces Zionist Israeli attempts aimed at usurping and Judaizing the Palestinian heritage, as well as falsifying the history of Palestine, and the inclusion of the Holy Ibrahim Mosque in the city of Al-Khalil (Hebron) and Bilal Ibn Rabah Mosque in Bethlehem and the villages of Bether and Lofta in the list of its heritage, and calls, in this regard, the UNESCO, to implement the resolutions adopted by its Executive Council (186th session) concerning Palestinian historic and cultural sites, in order to prevent Zionist entity (Israel) from continuing its destructive practices against the Palestinian cultural heritage.
25. Requests the Security Council and the Human Rights Council to commit Zionist entity (Israel) to apply the Fourth Geneva Convention to the occupied territory and to treat the Palestinian prisoners and detainees in its prisons as prisoners of war according to relevant international laws.
26. Welcomes the convening of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention in December 2014, and the adoption of a joint declaration by the Conference. Requests all the contracting Parties to the Convention to shoulder their responsibilities towards the gross violations and breaches perpetrated by Zionist entity (Israel), the occupying power, in the territories of the occupied State of Palestine, and to ensure protection for the Palestinian People, their properties and potentialities.
27. Condemns the attempts of the occupying power to undermine Item 7 of the Agenda of the UN Human Rights Council titled “Status of Human Rights in the occupied Palestinian territories” including Al-Quds and draining of its contents. Affirms that the presence of this item conforms with the nature of the work of the Human Rights Council as well as with the unique condition of the Zionist Israeli occupation of the Palestinian land which necessitate the presence of this item which has provided, and still provides, a viable platform for focusing light on the continuous Zionist Israeli violations of human rights and the International Humanitarian Law in the occupied Palestinian territories.
28. Strongly condemns the illegal practices of the Zionist Israeli occupation and the repeated arrests of a number of Legislative Council Members, Parliamentary and Political figures, and requests the international community to work seriously to force Zionist entity (Israel) for their immediate release of the remaining detainees, and ensure the return of the deportees as well as strongly condemns all the arbitrary detentions, including administrative detentions practiced by Zionist entity (Israel) against the Palestinians. Requests the IPU to freeze membership of Zionist entity (Israel) until the release of detained Palestinian Members of Parliament.
29. Demands from the Zionist Israeli authorities to respect the Fourth Geneva Convention and immediately release the Palestinian detainees. Fully holds Zionist entity (Israel) responsible for the safety of detainees who are on hunger strike, in protest against torture, expulsion, solitary confinements and administrative arrest.
30. Strongly condemns the approval by the cabinet of the occupying Power of the draft law on the “Jewish nation-State”. It strongly rejects that law, which aims at undermining the two-state solution by imposing the “Greater Israel” project and a Jewish nation-state on the historic land of Palestine, which constitutes a denial of the rights of Palestinians- the original inhabitants of Palestine.
31. Urges the international community to pressure Zionist entity (Israel), the occupying Power, to comply strictly with its obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, and to cease all of its measures that are contrary to international law and all unilateral actions in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, that are aimed at altering the character, status and demographic composition of the Territory, including via the confiscation and de facto annexation of land, and thus at prejudging the final outcome of peace negotiations with a view to achieving without delay an end to the Zionist Israeli occupation that began in 1967.
32. Stresses the total responsibility of the United Nations for the Palestinian issue. Calls on it to exert further efforts in order to find a just and comprehensive solution to this issue based on the rules of International Law and relevant UN resolutions that underpins the established and inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, primarily self-determination and the establishment of the independent Palestinian State with Al-Quds as its capital. Expresses support to the initiative by the State of Palestine for the adoption of a UN Security Council resolution to set a deadline for the end of the occupation and the establishment of the State of Palestine on the borders of 1967, with Al-Quds as its capital.
33. Urges states that have yet to recognize the State of Palestine to follow the example of Sweden and Greece and fulfill their historic responsibility toward the Palestinian people in its quest for having a sovereign and independent state. Call on the UN Security Council to give the State of Palestine full membership in the UN. Urges also Western Parliaments which have not recognized yet the State of Palestine to follow the example of the Western Parliaments which have done so.
34. Welcomes the accession of the State of Palestine to the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice, as well as a number of international institutions and institutes, a situation which holds Zionist entity (Israel) accountable for its crimes, and affords protection for the Palestinian people, and their private and public properties. Condemns all the punitive measures taken by Zionist entity (Israel), the occupying power, or any other state sue to this reason.
35. Underlines its full support for the Palestinian people in consolidating their national unity and solidity of their internal front in the face of Zionist Israeli aggression and expressing its support to the Palestinian national reconciliation government.
36. Stresses its support to all political and media actions, convening conferences and symposia as well as contacts between Member States, on the one hand, and with the other States in order to support the Palestinian issue. This will provide political and media coverage as well as rally world and Islamic public opinion to support the unarmed Palestinian people in the face of Zionist Israeli aggressions.
37. Stresses also its resolve to energize parliamentary diplomacy through conducting contacts and consultations with groups, unions and parliaments concerning rallying world parliamentary support to the rights of Palestinian people, including visiting Palestine.
38. Expresses its appreciation to the international community for standing shoulder by shoulder with the Palestinian people during “2014 International Year for Solidarity with the Palestinian People” and to the member Parliaments for their efforts to enhance the Palestinian cause in international arena.
39. Appeals to the States of the PUIC Member Parliaments to extend generous humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people to enable them to face the harsh conditions imposed on them by the Zionist Israeli occupation, and calls for extending assistance to the Palestinian refugees coming from Syria to Jordon, Turkey and Lebanon.
RESOLUTION No. 2-PFR/11-CONF
ON
THE ROLE OF MUSLIM PARLIAMENTS IN CONFRONTING ZIONIST ISRAELI PLANS CONCERNING JEWISHNESS OF ZIONIST ENTITY (ISRAEL) AND JUDAIZATION OF AL-QUDS
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Pursuant to the Islamic resolutions which emphasize that the cause of Al-Quds constitutes the essence of the cause of Palestine which is the core of the Arab–Zionist Israeli conflict, and that comprehensive and just peace will only be realized by the restoration of the City of Al-Quds to the Palestinian sovereignty, considered as the capital of the State of Palestine;
Confirming its adherence to Islamic Action Plan that aims to support the Cause of Palestine and protect Al-Quds Ash-Sherif against the systematic Judaization policies pursued by the Zionist Israeli occupation forces to alter its Arab-Islamic character and its demographic structure and isolate it from its Palestinian milieu;
Stressing the importance of the Action Plan of the OIC Ministerial Contact Group on the issue of Palestine and Al-Quds which was adopted at the Ministerial Contact Group meeting in Rabat on 12 November 2014;
Emphasizing Security Council Resolution No. 681 of 1990 on application of all the provisions of the Geneva Convention of 1949 to the occupied Arab territories, and the illegality of any measures and arrangements made by the Zionist Israeli side on Palestinian territory and emphasizing again the General Assembly Resolution No.58/292, dated 6th May, 2004 concerning the status of the occupied Palestinian territory including city of Al-Quds;
Referring to resolution No. 129/4 adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO, in its 19th Session, dated November 1967, which affirmed that all legislative measures and arrangements taken by Zionist entity (Israel) which resulted in altering the status of Al-Quds, including confiscation of lands and real States, are null and void;
Taking into consideration the statement issued by the European Union, at the end of its meeting, held on 8/12/2009, at the level of Foreign Ministers, which stipulates that the settlements and the separation wall, built on the occupied land as well as demolition and vacating houses, are illegal steps according to international law, and that they constitute an obstacle to peace and render the two-states solution impossible;
Recalling Arab League Council Resolution No.132, dated 7-9/9/2009, which stipulates rejection of all illegal Zionist Israeli measures aimed at annexing and Judaizing the city, as well as condemnation of all the official and non-official Zionist Israeli political programs and policies concerning its declaration as the capital of Zionist entity (Israel). Expressing its strong condemnation of the continuing and rising Zionist Israeli aggressions on the Holy sites in the city of Al-Quds and the other Palestinian cities as well as desecrating the Holy places, and inviting the international community to implement the resolutions of the international legitimacy in this regard;
Referring a new to the resolution of the Joint Committee Meeting (106th) of the IPU, on 14/9/2001, which called on Zionist entity (Israel) to defuse tension, withdraw immediately its military forces from Palestinian towns and villages, freeze all settlement activities, desist from attacking civilians and installations, and lift its siege of Palestinian territories;
Recalling once again the resolutions adopted by the Third ICFM, especially Resolution No. 4/3 on Judaization of Al-Quds, which requests the Member States to exercise global pressure on Zionist entity (Israel) through the big powers, and appeal to international organizations to force Zionist entity (Israel) to implement the UN and Security Council resolutions;
Commending the condemnation of the international and regional communities of all settlement operations carried out by Zionist entity (Israel), and their defense of the Palestinian cause, and adoption of resolutions aimed at establishing an independent Palestinian State with Al-Quds as its capital in all fora.
Condemning Zionist Israeli measures, the occupation power and its illegal practices, which are contrary to all international resolutions and laws in the city of Al-Quds, including the forcible repatriation of the Palestinian inhabitants; altering the historical and civilizational landmarks of the city; building settlement and the wall in order to separate it from its Palestinian surrounding; denying access of Muslim worshippers and Christians to the places of worship; and all measures aimed at Judaizing the holy city, changing its Arab and Islamic identity and altering its demographic set-up;
Commending the continuation of the heroic Palestinian resistance against the Zionist Israeli occupation for the desecration of the Al-Haram Al-Quds Al-Sharif:
1. Emphasizes that the city of Al-Quds is an integral part of the occupied Palestinian territories as stated in Security Council Resolutions No. 242 of 1967, and 338 of 1973, to which the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 is applicable, as provided in several UN Security Council Resolutions. Stresses also that Al-Quds is closely linked to the security and stability of the entire region.
2. Strongly rejects Zionist Israeli plan to declare occupied city of Al-Quds as the capital of Zionist entity (Israel) and the Jewish people. This declaration is considered a direct aggression on the Palestinian people and their inalienable rights.
3. Reiterates that the occupied Al-Quds and the safety of its holy sites are of paramount importance for all Muslims and closely linked to security and stability of the entire region.
4. Renews its unfettered support for the rights of the Palestinian people in the occupied Al-Quds, capital of the State of Palestine. It appeals to Member States to continue to provide all forms of support to the city and boost the resilience of its indigenes.
5. Categorically rejects all Zionist Israeli discourses mentioning "the Greater Al-Quds" along with any other statements concerning the solution of Al-Quds issue on the basis of putting it under international mandate; reaffirms that Eastern Al-Quds is the Capital of the State of Palestine with its recognized borders existing before the Zionist Israeli occupation on the fifth of June 1967 as so stated by the United Nations Resolutions 242 and 338 that deemed the occupied Eastern Al-Quds part of the other Palestinian occupied territories.
6. Re-emphasizes that all the legislative and administrative measures taken by Zionist entity (Israel), the occupation authorities, to impose its laws and illegal administrative measures in the city of Al-Quds are null, and void, and without any legitimacy, according to the UN resolutions; Calls upon all states, institutions, organizations, and companies not to respond to these measures.
7. Deplores the intrusion of the Zionist Israeli occupation forces into Al-Aqsa Mosque on 5 November 2014 for the first time in history which is a grave insult for the Islamic Ummah and an unprecedented provocation for hundreds of millions of Muslims and believers across the world. Warns Zionist entity (Israel), the occupation force, against persisting in provoking the sentiments of Muslims around the world, through the serious escalation of its policies and sinful steps aimed at Judaizing and partitioning the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, and allowing the Jews to worship within its confines and in its courtyards.
Condemns the legalization of such grave actions by initializing enactment of laws and drawing up racist systems. Concerned that such design may ignite the spark of a
fire that could spread over the whole region and unleash a religious conflict for which Zionist entity (Israel) will be held totally responsible. Calls on the international community to restrain Zionist entity (Israel), being the occupying force and compel it to stop such serious aggressions and its disregard for security and peace in the area.
8. Reiterates the falsehood and nullity of the Zionist entity (Israel) claimed rights in the Al-Quds Noble Sanctuary and its underneath structures; reaffirms that such claims are groundless as they contradict the relevant international legitimacy resolutions and provisions of the international law, and that imposing time and venue sharing on it constitutes a red line which cannot be crossed and it is imperative for our states to resist and stop it with all available means and tools.
9. Calls for extending support and backing to the current continuous uprising (intifadha) which is a reaction against the oppressive Zionist Israeli practices.
10. Condemns Zionist entity (Israel), power of occupation, for resuming to apply the so-called Law of Absentee Landlords, aiming at confiscation of real estates of Maghdesi citizens whose identities have been revoked. Confirms that this measure constitutes a flagrant violation of the Geneva Conventions, the International Law, and the resolutions of the International legitimacy.
11. Strongly condemns refusal of Zionist entity (Israel) to allow a technical UNESCO mission to investigate into the attacks on the Holy sites in the old city of Al-Quds, and denounces the Zionist Israeli attempts aimed at usurping and Judaizing Palestinian heritage as well as falsifying the history of Palestine, including the decision to include the Ibrahimi Haram in the city of Al-Khalil and Bilal Bin Rabah Mosque in Bethlehem to its heritage list. In this respect calls on UNESCO to implement the resolutions of its Executive Council adopted in its 186 Session concerning the Palestinian historical and heritage sites, so as to prevent Zionist entity (Israel) from destroying the Palestinian cultural heritage.
12. Requests the Security Council and the Human Rights Council to compel Zionist entity (Israel) to apply the Fourth Geneva Convention on the occupied territories and to treat Palestinian prisoners and detainees in its prisons in accordance with international law.
13. Invites anew the international community, in particular the UN Security Council, to shoulder its responsibility for stopping the Zionist Israeli crimes and attacks in Al-Quds and in the rest of the Palestinian territories, while holding Zionist entity (Israel), the occupying power, full responsibility for the safety of all the Holy places under its occupation. Mandates the PUIC Secretary General to address the UN Secretary General and the IPU Secretary General and request them to exert efforts for the sake of preventing the illegal Zionist Israeli measures which aim at eliminating the Islamic heritage from the Palestinian territories.
14. Requests all states and international organizations to abide by the international resolutions concerning the city of Al-Quds considered as an integral part of Palestine and not to participate in any meeting or activity that serves the intention of Zionist entity (Israel) to enhance its annexation of the Holy city.
15. Calls on all UN Member States to refrain from any form of cooperation and coordination with the Zionist Israeli occupation authorities concerning the city of Al-Quds, including signing of agreements that affect the political and legal set-up of the holy city.
16. Calls on the Vatican, and all the Christian churches to participate in resisting the judaization of the City of Al-Quds, being keen on respecting the spiritual dimension of all divine religions and ensuring peaceful coexistence between their peoples. Condemns all sales operations of land to the Zionist entity (Israel).
17. Condemns Zionist Israeli measures that prevent Palestinians of the West Bank and Gaza Strip from entering Al-Quds, and its persistent attempt to include Al-Quds in its preparatory list of antiquities in order to record it as an Zionist Israeli site on the list of world heritage, in a blatant defiance of international law, and the resolutions of the international legitimacy and in violation of international charters and conventions, including the World Heritage Convention.
18. Renews its condemnation of the demolition and occupation of the houses of Palestinians in Al-Quds, especially in Salwon and Sheikh Jarrah neighbours, as well as all other colonialist measures and illegal practices and measures including the continued closure of Palestinian institutions. Holds Zionist entity (Israel), the occupying authority responsible for these racist cleansing policies practiced against the Palestinian citizens, and for excavations around and underneath the Holy Haram and the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque.
19. Upholds the position of rejecting all attempts to break up the integrity of Palestinian lands, and all unilateral measures taken by Zionist entity (Israel), foremost of which are settlement activities in the occupied Arab territories and attempts to Judaize Al-Quds, and establishment of the racist separation wall. Recalls the advisory opinion rendered on 9 July 2004 by the International Court of Justice on the legal consequences of the construction of the separation wall and demands from Zionist entity (Israel) to respect its provisions.
20. Condemns the audacity of the Zionist Israeli occupation government to approve the Jewishness of the State bill. Considers it as a consolidation and legitimization of an apartheid system based on hostility, occupation and extremism being actually perpetrated by Zionist entity (Israel).Considersthis dangerous step as an another example of the intransigence of the occupying power in denying the Palestinian basic human rights, and an attempt to sidestep the United Nations General Assembly resolution 194 on resolving the question of Palestinian refugees. Warns that ratification of such laws confirms the tendency of the occupation government towards greater extremism which would lead to further violations of Palestinian Human Rights.
21. Calls for energizing cooperation among Islamic States in a way that serves the cause of Palestine and preserves the Arab and Islamic identity of Al-Quds city and safeguards its religious sacred sites and historical antiquities.Considersthe Action Plan of the OIC Ministerial Contact Group on the issue of Palestine and Al-Quds which was adopted at the Ministerial Contact Group meeting in Rabat on 12 November 2014 as an important basis for Islamic cooperation. Underlines the necessity of its prompt implementation, including visits of OIC Ministerial delegations to various countries and international organizations to convey the OIC message on the importance to protect the Al-Quds and the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque.
22. Commends the initiatives and invaluable actions of various organizations, particularly “Al-Quds Committee” of the organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and its financial and field-work arm “Bayt Mal Al-Quds Al-Shareef”; and Welcomes all initiatives and institutions which endeavor to mobilize further support to the steadfastness of the city of Al-Quds, in complementarity and cooperation with the existing institutions working on the ground.
23. Welcomes Turkey's proposal to establish an international Al- Quds Foundation in Istanbul whose membership is open to all.
24. Stresses the urgency of implementing the Baku Declaration, adopted on 11-06-2013, by the Donor Conference for Supporting Al-Quds. Reiterates its call on the Member States as well as their funds and financial institutions to extend support to Al-Quds according the strategic plan to develop the viable sectors in Al-Quds which defines the priorities and needs of the city.
25. Calls upon the managers of the funds created for Al-Quds to operationalize them in support of Al-Quds people fastness and settling them in their city; also appeals to the Arab and Muslim Ummah, peoples and governments, for more consolidation to confront the Zionist Israeli arrogance and the occupation government's express disesteem of the historical, cultural and religious rights of the Palestinian people. Also calls for the execution of the projects that foster the steadfastness of the holy city and its people and institutions.
26. Stresses the necessity of twining Al-Quds, the Capital of the State of Palestine, and capitals and cities in countries of the Union to further the steadfastness of our people in Al Quds in all fields. Calls on the States which have declared the twining of their capitals and cities with the city of Al-Quds to adopt projects which strengthen the steadfastness of the holy city, its people and institutions.
RESOLUTION No. 3-PFR/11-CONF
ON
OCCUPIED ARAB TERRITORIES IN SYRIA AND LEBANON
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Recalling Zionist Israeli violation of Article 25 of the UN Charter and its non-compliance with the resolutions of the UN Security Council, particularly resolution No.497 of 1981 which considers Zionist Israeli annexation of the occupied Syrian Golan as null and void and without legal effect, and that it is a defiance of the will of the international community. Supporting the position of the State of Lebanon which calls on the international community to apply resolution No.1701, in such a way as to realize the interest of Lebanon and put an end to Zionist Israelis violations of Lebanese sovereignty and permanent threats as well as espionage operations which it practices against Lebanon and the attempt to steal its oil wealth,
Stressing the major principle of the inadmissibility of gaining land by force,
Expressing its utmost concern about the continuation of Zionist Israeli action to defy the will of the international community, and proceed to apply decision annexation which are considered null and void by the International community,
Also expressing its concern about Zionist Israeli destruction of the peace process which was limited in Madrd based on UN Security Council resolutions 242 and 338 as well as Land-For-Peace formula, also about the dangers emanating from Zionist Israeli reneging on the agreed commitments and pledges,
Being aware of the suffering of the Syrian citizens in the occupied Golan from Zionist Israeli repressive measures and continuous attempts to force them to accept the Zionist Israeli identity. Condemning the continuation of the Zionist Israeli occupation of the Lebanese Shiba farms and Kafr Chouba Hills;
Affirming the applicability of the Geneva Convention concerning the Protection of Civilian Inhabitants during the Time of War of 1949 to the Occupied Syrian Golan, and that the establishment of settlements and the introduction of settlers to the Occupied Syrian Golan constitutes a violation of this convention and a destruction of the peace process,
Commending the steadfastness of the Syrian Arab people in the face of Zionist Israeli arrogance and Zionist Israel continued occupation of the Golan. Praising the steadfastness of Lebanon and its heroic resistance in the face of repeated Zionist Israeli aggression;
1. Reaffirms all the resolutions adopted by relevant Islamic Conferences on all the occupied Arab territories in Syria and Lebanon,
2. Praises the steadfastness of the Syrian and Lebanese citizens and commends their holding on to their land and identity as well as their resistance of Zionist Israeli occupation.
3. Strongly Condemns the Zionist entity for continuing to alter the legal nature of the occupied Syrian Golan and its demographic makeup and institutional structure, and for its policies and practices as represented especially in its usurping lands and water resources, building and expanding settlements and transferring settlers to these areas, as well as utilizing its natural resources and establishing projects thereon; and imposing economic boycott against agriculture products of the Arab population and preventing exporting them. Rejects the slogan "Come to the Golan" raised by the occupation authorities in order to bring in more settlers to the occupied Syrian Golan.
4. Stress anew that Zionist entity (Israel’s) continuing occupation of the Syrian Golan since 1967, and its annexation on 14 December 1981, constitute a persistent threat to peace and security in the region.
5. Strongly condemns the repeated Zionist Israeli aggressive violations of the Syrian air space and the aggression on Syrian sovereignty through attacking some positions inside Syrians territories which constitutes a blatant violation of the International Law and the UN Charter and endangers regional stability as well as international peace and security and holds Zionist entity (Israel) responsible for these fragment violations.
6. Emphasizes the right of the Syrian Arab Republic to recover its total sovereignty in the occupied Syrian Golan, and declares its support and backing to Syria in its firm and committed position on achieving just and comprehensive peace in the region.
7. Condemns the decisions of Zionist entity (Israel) to impose its laws and administration on the occupied Syrian Golan and its non-abidance by Security Council resolution No. 497 of 1981. Affirms that all these Zionist Israeli decisions are null and illegal; Also condemns Zionist Israeli attempts to impose its nationality and Zionist Israeli IDs on the Syrian Arab citizens which constitute a flagrant violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the Geneva Convention on the Protection of Civilian Population at the Time of War of 1949, as well as relevant resolutions adopted by the UN General Assembly and other international organizations.
8. Requests all states of the world to stop any military economic, financial, technological and human assistance to Zionist entity (Israel). Such assistance is apt to extend the timescale of the Zionist Israeli occupation of the Syrian Golan and encourage Zionist entity (Israel) to pursue its expansionist settlement policies.
9. Condemns the Zionist Israeli threat to resort to force against Lebanon and the provocative military manures on the borders of Lebanon as well as the air and sea violations, the continuation of the occupation Sheba Farm and Kafar Chouba hills and the Lebanese section of Al Qajar village which contradicts the UN Security Council resolution No.1701.
10. Emphasizes the right of the Lebanese people and their valiant resistance to recover Lebanese sovereignty over all its occupied territories including Shaba Farms, Kufar Chouba Hills and the Lebanese part of Al Qajar with all available means and according to relevant international resolutions.
11. Reiterates the right of Lebanon in its oil and gas resources within its maritime territory and exclusive economic zone (EEZ) as per maps deposited by the Lebanese government with the UN General Secretariat on 9.7.2010 and 11.10.2010, and that were issued pursuant to Law No.163 (on the Declaration of the Maritime Zones of the Republic of Lebanon).
12. Supports Lebanon’s rejection of geographical coordinates which Zionist entity (Israel) has deposited at the United Nations on the northern part of the territorial waters and the EEZ which Zionist entity (Israel) claims that it belongs to it, whereas Zionist entity (Israel) violates and attacks, in a blatant form, on the sovereignty and economic rights of Lebanon in its territorial waters and its EEZ and from which Zionist entity (Israel) has cut an area of more than 860 square km.
13. Urges the Member Parliaments to request their respective governments to exercise pressure on the UN in order to compel Zionist entity (Israel) to withdraw from the Occupied Arab territories in Syria and Lebanon.
RESOLUTION No.4-PFR/11-CONF
ON
COMBATING TERRORISM IN ALL ITS FORMS AND MANIFESTATIONS
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Recalling the resolutions on the subject of combating terrorism including resolutions entitled “Combating Terrorism under UN Umbrella and Reaffirming the Legitimate Right to Resist Foreign Occupation and Aggression”.
Reiterating its strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including state terrorism, committed by whomever, wherever and for whatever purposes and reaffirming that no terrorist act is justifiable under any circumstances whatsoever,
Reaffirming that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security and has serious impact on the social and economic development of the international community, including that of all Member States,
Expressing strong resolve to address this challenge through strengthening cooperation amongst all countries of the Muslim Ummah as well as through increased regional and international cooperation in the framework of the Code of Conduct on Combating international terrorism which has been adopted by the OIC in 1994, the Agreement on Combating Terrorism adopted by the 26 Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers in 1999, as well as the United Nations counter-terrorism Convention, in particular the United Nations Global Counter Terrorism Strategy,
Underscoring the need for addressing the root causes of terrorism especially by addressing prolonged and unresolved conflicts by putting an end to foreign occupation;
Reaffirming strong support for the right to self-determination of the peoples which remain under colonial domination and foreign occupation,
Reiterating their strong opposition to any attempts to associate terrorism with the just and legitimate struggle for freedom,
Recognizing that regional and international cooperation and any measures taken by Member States to prevent and combat terrorism must fully comply with the obligations enshrined in the International Law, including the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations within the respect of sovereignty of states,
Reaffirming that terrorism cannot and should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group,
Emphasizing the need for the promotion of interreligious and intercultural dialogue, understanding and cooperation for peace, as an effective step towards combating terrorism and in countering violent extremism, xenophobia and religious or racial profiling,
Recalling its invitation to the PUIC Member Parliaments and their respective Governments in Resolution No.7-PFR/9-CONF, adopted during the 9th Session of the PUIC Conference in Iran to exchange their best practices in preventing and combating terrorism,
Recognizing the important role that the Parliamentary Union of the Islamic Countries (PUIC) can play in the fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations as well as for strengthening cooperation amongst all Muslim countries through their respective Parliaments;
1 Condemns in the strongest terms all the acts of terrorism which have been committed in a number of Muslim states which resulted in the fall of several martyrs and injured people and brought huge damage to properties. Expresses total solidarity with the families of the victims and the wounded.
2 Welcomes the continued and determined efforts of all PUIC Member Parliaments in strengthening global efforts to effectively fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including steps taken towards the implementation of the Global Counter Terrorism Strategy in a balanced and integrated manner.
3 Recognizes the need for continued measures to prevent and suppress the financing of terrorism, and to criminalize the intentional provision or collection, by any means, directly or indirectly, of funds by their nationals or in their territories, with the intention that the funds be used, or with the knowledge that they are to be used, in order to carry out terrorist acts; also incriminating payment of “ransom” to the terrorist groups in order to free hostages considered as an arrangement that encourages terrorists to continue practicing abduction as a means for financing, and in this regard, encourages PUIC Member Parliaments, through their respective Governments, to explore avenues for further collaboration and cooperation towards achieving this end.
4 Emphasizes the continued need for dialogue and understanding amongst and within religions, cultures and civilizations and welcomes all initiatives in this regard, including the adoption of the United Nations General Assembly’s resolutions entitled “Promotion of interreligious and intercultural dialogue, understanding and cooperation for peace”; and encourages the Member Parliaments of PUIC to further participate in and encourage such initiatives through their respective governments, aimed at projecting the values of moderation, justice and equality which are advocated by Islam.
5 Urges the PUIC Member Parliaments, through their respective governments, to continue to exchange best practices in preventing and combating terrorism, where appropriate, including in the context of countering terrorism financing, including eliminating direct or indirect funding in the name of charity and alms; countering violent extremism; de-radicalization; and community engagement and resilience programmes currently underway in the OIC countries.
6 Requests all PUIC Member Parliaments to take steps, in coordination with their respective governments and in partnership with other inter-parliamentary organizations, to implement this resolution.
RESOLUTION No.5-PFR/11-CONF
ON
COMBATING TERRORISM UNDER THE UN UMBRELLA AND REAFFIRMING THE LEGITIMATE RIGHT TO RESIST FOREIGN OCCUPATION AND AGGRESSION
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Reaffirming its condemnation of terrorism, including state terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of who it was committed by, where and for what purpose and which constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security, and has serious impact on the social and economic development of the international community,
Reaffirming also that any terrorist act cannot be justified under any circumstance,
Emphasizing that terrorism cannot and should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group,
Stressing that the indiscriminate use of violence against innocent people is categorically rejected by the teachings of Islam, moreover, Muslims suffer from terrorism and have become its victim;
Recalling the United Nations General Assembly resolutions on United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (resolutions A/60/288 of September 8, 2006, 62/272 of 5 September 2008 and 64/297 of 13 October 2010), and stressing the need to the implementation of the Strategy and its four pillars in a comprehensive and balanced manner,
Referring to the OIC Convention on Combating Terrorism which was adopted by the 26th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers, held in Burkina Faso, on 28th June to 1st July 1999,
Concerned about the danger which terrorist groups pose on the stability, security and territorial integrity of Member States,
Stressing that multilateral measures are needed to halt colonialism and racism caused by foreign aggression and occupation,
Reiterating that a lack of democracy, good governance, socio-economic marginalization, and lack of respect for human rights as well as the refusal to resolve international conflicts by peaceful means and foreign occupation also play a major part in the emergence and spread of terrorism,
Reaffirming the fundamental importance of multilateralism and international cooperation, as well as the central role of the United Nations, in countering terrorism, including addressing its root causes,
Stressing the necessity of commitment of the UN institutions by the principle of justice and transparency when applying the criteria of human rights and avoid double standards in judging the conditions of human rights in the various regions in the Islamic world,
Stressing that foreign occupation constitutes a violation of the UN Charter and the International Law and that any measures undertaken by OIC Member States to prevent and combat terrorism must fully comply with their obligations under the International Law, including the Charter of the United Nations, in particular its purposes and principles, and the relevant protocols, in particular the International Human Rights Law, Refugees Law and Humanitarian Law,
Affirming that the final document of the 16th Ministerial Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement held in Bali on 23 to 27 May, 2011 in which the ministers strongly condemned a number of terrorist attacks which resulted in the loss of valuable and essential human resources for the development of any country;
1. Emphasizes that national struggle and all forms of resistance for national liberation from foreign occupation, and attainment of the right to self-determination and independence, are a legitimate right; and such actions do not, in themselves, constitute terrorist acts and should be distinguished from criminal terrorist actions.
2. Reaffirms once again the UN General Assembly Resolution No. A/66/478, which calls on States to refrain from financing, encouraging, and offering training to any terrorism or terrorist-supporting activities.
3. Urges the international community, in particular the PUIC Member Parliaments, to double their efforts to undertake measures at addressing the root causes of terrorism, including foreign occupation, long-term disputes, and removal of social and economic injustice, alienation and extremism.
4. Strongly Condemns all the terrorist acts, ways and practices in all its forms and manifestations, including state terrorism – considered as unjustified criminal acts wherever committed and whomever committed by.
5. Encourages the PUIC Member Parliaments to engage, as appropriate, in the efforts to enhance the implementation of the United Nations instruments related to combat international terrorism in addition to the implementation of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.
6. Invites PUIC Member Parliaments and their respective governments to exchange their best practices in preventing and combating terrorism and to promote understanding between and within religions, cultures and civilizations through dialogue and expanding the roles of the civil society among stakeholders to undertake the efforts to foster the values of tolerance and mutual understanding.
7. Encourages all PUIC Member Parliaments to help underscore the need for a genuine collective effort to resolve the issue of foreign occupation and the illegal use of force, at the national, regional, and global levels.
8. Stresses that the appropriate means to combatting terrorism begin with the development of democracy, promotion of sustained social and economic development and respect for human rights and the rule of law for attaining people’s prosperity and justice.
9. Requests PUIC Member Parliaments to enact effective anti-terrorism legislations, in conformity with the relevant international documents and commitments, including the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, and to asses such legislations at regular intervals so as to ensure that it is fully compatible with national security and the fulfillment of human rights.
10. Calls on PUIC Member Parliaments to review the adequacy of the legal measures placed to protect individuals from terrorist attacks and to bring perpetrators to justice, and to take necessary measures to provide adequate protection.
11. Recommends that the OIC constitute a legal committee to be mandated with revising the concept of terrorism and defining the controls that distinguish terrorist acts from other actions, so that the opinions of the committee may become a reference in this field.
12. Expresses support for the practical steps taken by the countries of the Sahel and Sahara region in the framework of coordinating its efforts, including the establishment of a command center for operations in Tamanrasset, Algeria.
13. Strongly Condemns the remarkable increase in terrorist acts perpetrated against researchers, scientists and university professors in a number of Muslim countries, particularly in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
14. Strongly condemns the terrorist actions which are practiced by terrorist groups. Expresses its support to governments and peoples in their war against terrorist groups. Appeals to the international community to extend further support to their efforts aimed at combating terrorism.
15. Condemns the terrorist acts which took place in all parts of the world, including OIC Member States.
16. Praises the efforts of the Islamic states which have helped Iraq and supported its efforts in its continuing war on terrorism, and urges Islamic states to stand by the side of Iraq and the other countries whose peoples and infrastructure are exposed to terrorist attacks.
17. Strongly condemns terrorist acts perpetrated by the BOKO HARAM terrorist group, in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, and Niger, and requests to extend support to these states in order to face the BOKO HARAM group.
18. Calls upon all PUIC Member Parliaments to take steps, in coordination with their governments and in partnership with other inter-parliamentary organizations, to implement this Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 6-PFR/11-CONF
On
CONCERTED MANAGEMENT OF SITUATION RELATED TO ACTS OF TERRORISM IN SUB-REGION OF LAKE CHAD AND AFRICA
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Recalling the relevant United Nations (UN) and African Union (AU) resolutions and declarations on terrorism;
Recalling also the OIC Charter’s objectives and principles, in particular the universal nature of the Islamic religion, the dissemination, promotion and the safeguarding of Islamic doctrines and values, the protection of the true image of Islam while facing by all possible means all those who dare to defame or damage it;
Determined to comply with OIC legal instruments related to combating terrorism, particularly:
• The code of conduct on the fight against international terrorism adopted in 1994 by the OIC Member States;
• The OIC convention on combating terrorism adopted at the 26th session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in 1999;
• The Ten-Year Programme of Action adopted by the 3rd Extraordinary Session of the Islamic Summit held in Makkah on december 7- 8, 2005 on cooperation for combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations;
Noting that terrorism is a scourge that threatens permanently human rights, fundamental freedoms, stability of States, and world peace and security;
Considering the aggravation and persistence of the security crisis which raises the danger of conflagration in all sahelo-saharan countries till Lake Chad Basin countries;
Considering the numerous human losses, the trauma endured by young people, the serious violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms as well as significant material damage caused by the barbaric and criminal attacks of terrorist groups such as Aqmi, Boko Haram, Al Shabbaab, Ansardine, Mujao Daech and others in Africa, more particularly in a number of OIC member States including Chad, Mali, Cameroon, Niger and Nigeria;
Deeply concerned about the danger that terrorism and extremism pose to the stability, security, peace and territorial integrity of Islamic countries and other countries in the world;
Recognizing that terrorist threats and extremism cannot be combated by one single country whatever its capabilities and potential, and that the scourge of terrorism and extremism can only be combated by the constructive and efficient cooperation between all the countries of the world;
1. Strongly condemns all terrorist acts all over the world and demands severe sanctions against their perpetrators, co-perpetrators and accomplices in compliance with the rule of law;
2. Exhorts, in consequence, the OIC Member States to adopt common strategies, to unify their efforts and to act jointly to efficiently fight terrorism;
3. Commends the measures taken by the Lake Chad Basin countries, in particular Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria and Benin, in their fight against the Boko Haram group and encourages them to continue their cooperation to completely eradicate terrorist acts in the sub-region;
4. Stresses the urgent need to support frontline countries in assisting victims of terrorism and dealing with their collateral economic damage;
5. Calls on PUIC Member Parliaments and their respective governments to show solidarity with the multinational forces of the Lake Chad Basin countries and to give them all possible support to ensure the success of their missions;
6. Exhorts OIC member States to join with the government of the Republic of Chad in eradicating terrorist acts and in determining the extent to which these states can give their material and financial support to Chad.
RESOLUTION No.7-PFR/11-CONF
ON REJECTING ALL UNJUST SANCTIONS IMPOSED ON ANY MUSLIM COUNTRY
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Recalling the objectives and principles stipulated in the PUIC Statute and the OIC Charter, especially those that call for promoting solidarity among Islamic States and strengthening their ability to protect their national security, sovereignty, independence and rights,
Recalling also the principles of the UN Charter and its stipulations on the right of people’s to achieve sustainable development,
Referring to the UN Resolutions No. 22/51 and 17/51 on economic sanctions which are unilaterally imposed by UN Member States against other Member States;
Stressing that economic and financial sanctions are considered a major obstacle to the implementation of the declaration on the right to development; because it is the peoples who suffer from imposed sanctions,
Considering that the human cost of the economic and financial sanctions constitutes a cause of genuine concern, and that the deprivation suffered by civilian inhabitants under sanction regimes is deemed a violations of human rights, including economic, social, and cultural rights,
After taking note of the statements, declarations, and resolutions adopted by the various governmental and international fora as well as non-governmental organizations, which express rejection by the international community of the superseding of one State’s national legislations over the rules of the International Law with the aim of prejudicing the sovereignty and interests of States and their peoples;
1. Strongly rejects the principle of imposing any kind of sanctions, whether unilateral or multilateral, on any Islamic State and condemns their continuation due to their negative impacts on the social and humanitarian activities as well as the socio-economic development of these States.
2. Calls for lifting all kinds of sanctions imposed on Islamic States as well as stresses the necessity to respect the sovereignty of States and to refrain from interfering in their internal affairs.
3. Calls for considering the adoption of legislative and administrative measures to confront the application of unilateral coercive measures whose effects surpass the local legal and legislative jurisdiction.
4. Stresses that economic and financial sanctions should not be used as tools of political coercion and that peoples should not, in any case, be denied the tools of their survival and development.
5. Invites research institutions in Muslim States to pay attention to the negative impacts of the phenomena of economic and financial sanctions on the enjoyment of the peoples of targeted states of their full human rights.
6. Praises the conclusions of the international symposium on the “Negative Impacts of the Economic and Financial Sanctions on the Enjoyment of Peoples of Targeted Countries of Their Total Human Rights”, held in Tehran, on 15-16 December, 2014 by the OIC Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission, and urges those concerned to put into effect the recommendations of this symposium.
7. Welcomes the Council of Human Rights resolution providing for appointment of an international Rapporteur concerning unilateral sanctions, and calls on the Islamic States to cooperate with him in carrying out his mission aimed at exposing the negative effects of such sanctions on citizens.
RESOLUTION No.8-PFR/11-CONF
ON SECUREING EQUAL AND BALANCED RIGHTS OF ALL NATIONS TO FREE ACCESS TO AND USE OF MODERN TECHNOLOGIES FOR PEACEFUL PURPOSES
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Proceeding from the practical role of knowledge of modern technologies in enabling all nations to achieve prosperity, development and advancement,
Recalling the Ten Year Program of Action of the OIC which encourages investment in the technology of capacity building in the fields of advanced technologies, including possessing nuclear technology for peaceful purposes,
Taking into consideration the provisions of the UN Charter concerning the right to development and the equal rights of all nations to raise their standards of living and economic advancement without discrimination,
Recognizing the limited sources of energy and the need to use modern technology for searching for new ways and means, including the use of nuclear energy in order to address possible future shortage in energy,
Reaffirming that the new technologies in the various fields, including the chemical, biological, renewable energy and nuclear energy fields, used for peaceful purposes, play an important role in the advancement of developing countries,
Expressing its utmost concern about the unjustified restrictions imposed by some states or groups of states on the transfer of equipment and materiall,
Reaffirming the secure rights of all peoples, without discrimination, to develop new technologies, especially nuclear energy, for peaceful purposes according to their legal commitments,
Reconfirming also the secure right of all parties to the NPT in developing research and producing nuclear energy and using it for peaceful purposes without distinction and in conformity with the NPT;
1. Confirms the equal, secure and inalienable rights of all peoples, without discrimination, to free access to modern technologies, including nuclear energy, for peaceful purposes, in accordance with the provisions of the NPT, and the Statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and encourages cooperation between OIC Member States in this field.
2. Urges all Parliaments to strengthen cooperation in the field of new technologies, including development of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes according to the NPT.
3. Calls on the developed countries to strengthen international cooperation in favor of developing countries through the transfer of technology, material and equipment necessary for peaceful purposes, especially in the chemical, nuclear and biological fields. Urges those states which continue to impose restrictions on the transfer of necessary technology for peaceful purposes to take the initiative of removing those restrictions which are contradictory to the obligations in force according to the International Law and the relevant international legal instruments.
4. Welcomes the conclusion of the nuclear accord between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the 5+1 Group which has come into effect as of 16th January, 2016. Expresses its belief that this accord has proved that negotiations are the easiest ways and the least costly to resolve international differences. Affirms anew the right of Iran and all Islamic countries to the peaceful use of nuclear technology in the framework of the PNT.
RESOLUTION No.9-PFR/11-CONF
ON
MAKING THE WHOLE MIDDLE EAST REGION A ZONE FREE OF ALL WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION PARTICULARLY NUCLEAR WEAPONS WITHOUT EXCEPTION
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Recalling the resolution of the Islamic Summit, held in Tehran, in December 1997, concerning creation of zones free of weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons, in Africa, the Middle East and South-East Asia, which called for freeing the world from all weapons of mass destruction,
Confirming the Resolution of the Islamic Summit Conference No. 22-8/P(IS) on obliging Zionist entity (Israel) to abide by the UN resolutions, especially the Security Council Resolution 487 of 1981, and its accession to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT),
Strongly stressing the basic and inalienable right of all states party to the NPT to develop research, production and use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, without any discrimination, and in conformity with their respective legal obligations under the NPT;
Welcoming the IAEA Resolution No. GC (53) RES/17 of September 2009, which expresses concern about the nuclear capabilities of Zionist entity (Israel), while advocating a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction, and urges Zionist entity (Israel) to open its nuclear facilities for international inspection,
Stressing the importance of the existence of a zone free of nuclear weapons in the regions of South America, Central American, the Caribbean, Africa, Central Asia and South-East Asia,
Reasserting that nuclear weapons pose the greatest threat to mankind and to the survival of civilization,
Reaffirming that the universalization of the NPT, as an initiation to the international efforts for the prevention of nuclear proliferation and disarmament and the elimination of nuclear weapons is essential to ward off the danger of nuclear weapons,
Strongly supporting the whole Middle East region a zone free of all weapons of mass destruction, especially nuclear weapons, with no exception and no discrimination, with the aim of creating peace and stability in the region,
Expressing its strong concern and anxiety about the nuclear weapons in the region, including those belonging to Zionist entity (Israel), which may lead to disastrous humanitarian, economic, social and environmental consequences that do not only threaten the region and the peace process, but also endanger Muslim States and jeopardize international peace and security,
Reaffirming the important role of the zones free of nuclear weapons in strengthening nuclear non-proliferation, in contributing towards realizing the objectives of nuclear disarmament and in extending the areas of the world that are free of nuclear weapons, and, with particular reference to the responsibilities of the States possessing nuclear weapons. Calling upon all States to seek a safer world for all and to achieve peace and security in a world without nuclear weapons in a way that promotes international stability and based on the principle of undiminished security for all,
Noting with satisfaction that the document issued by the Review Conference of 2010 of the parties to the NPT, as well as by the NPT Review Conference, emphasized the importance of a process leading to the full implementation of the 1995 Resolution on the Middle East;
1. Reaffirms that the elimination of nuclear weapons, under strict and effective international control, is the only absolute guarantee against the use, or threat of use, of nuclear weapons, guaranteeing that States free of nuclear weapons will receive legally-binding assurances from States possessing them in such manner reinforcing nuclear non-proliferation.
2. Affirms that the Resolution of the 31st CFM adopted in Istanbul on 16th June 2004, which requests the international community and the Security Council to commit Zionist entity (Israel) to abide by the resolutions of the United Nations, especially the Security Council Resolution No. 487 for the year 1981, to join the NPT, and to implement the resolutions of the General Assembly and the International Atomic Energy Agency which called for subjecting all Zionist Israeli Nuclear facilities to the comprehensive IAEA Safeguard System. Stresses the necessity of Zionist Israeli declaration to renounce nuclear armament as well as submit statement on its capabilities and stockpile of nuclear weapons and material to both the Security Council and the IAEA, considering that such steps are necessary for making the area a zone free of weapons of mass destruction, foremost of which are the nuclear weapons.
3. Confirms the necessity of Zionist Israeli compliance with the resolutions of the UN Security Council and the IAEA on elimination of weapons of mass destruction, especially nuclear weapons, as this is considered essential to security and stability in the Middle East, and requests the United Nations to urge Zionist entity (Israel) to accede to the NPT without any delay or conditions and to subject its nuclear facilities and programmes to IAEA safeguard.
4. Expresses its utmost concern about the Zionist Israeli nuclear capabilities and threats, and appeals to the Islamic State Group in Vienna to exert efforts aimed at re-including the item on Zionist Israeli Nuclear Capabilities in the Agenda of the 55th Session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under the title "Zionist Israeli Nuclear Capabilities and Threats" and to adopt a resolution thereon.
5. Reconfirms the secure right of all States to develop nuclear energy and technology for peaceful purposes, and encourages cooperation among them in this field in accordance with the provisions of the NPT and the IAEA safeguard system, Further reconfirms that nothing should be interpreted in a way as restricting the right of States for developing atomic energy for peaceful purposes. States’ choices and decisions in the field of peaceful use of nuclear technology and their fuel cycle policies must be respected.
6. Calls for facilitating and promoting cooperation in the field of developing nuclear energy and its use for peaceful purposes, whether in the region, between its states or outside states, without any discrimination, while taking into consideration the commitments of states to the NPT.
7. Calls on the OIC Member States to coordinate their efforts concerning preparation for relevant international conferences and holding meetings to unify their positions.
8. Emphasizes the need for attaining parallel progress, in substance and timing, in the process leading to achieving total and complete elimination of all WMD in the region, be they nuclear, chemical or biological.
9. Calls upon all Member States, including States parties to the Conference on Disarmament, particularly the Nuclear Weapon States (NWS), to work urgently towards a draw up a binding legal instrument on the basis of multilateral negotiations to assure the provision of unconditional guarantees to States free from nuclear weapons preventing the use, or threat of use, of such weapons.
10. Urges the United States, the United Kingdom and the Russian Federation, as the co-sponsors of the 1995 Middle East Resolution and the UN Secretary General to expedite the implementation of their responsibilities assigned to them in the 2010 NPT Review Conference and, in this context, to convene a conference on the establishment of a zone free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction without any further delay in order to avoid any negative repercussions on the NPT and its 2015 review process.
RESOLUTION NO.10-PFR/11-CONF
ON
SITUATION IN IRAQ
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Stressing its firm positions on the importance of preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq,
Reiterating its rejection of any intervention in the internal affairs of Iraq,
Expressing its support to the option of the Iraqi people for a political process and a federal, democratic system,
Stressing the importance of national reconciliation in Iraq,
Praising Iraqi victories achieved by the armed forces and members of the Popular Mobilization, the Beshmerqa and Clan Combatants:
1. Declares its support to Iraq in its war against terrorism.
2. Supports the ongoing efforts to consolidate national reconciliation in Iraq and confirmation of putting it into force.
3. Affirms its assistance to Iraq in addressing the problems of dispersed people and refugees.
4. Condemns and criminalizes all terrorist acts perpetrated by DAESH and the outlaw armed groups against the Iraqi people such as murder, enslavement, dispersion, destruction of heritage sites and demolition of the tombs of holy men, virtuous people and places of worship .
5. Calls for taking necessary measures by neighbouring states to curb the movements and activities of terrorist groups.
RESOLUTION NO.11-PFR/11-CONF
ON
SITUATION IN THE SUDAN
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Confirming all its previous resolutions which are supportive of the efforts exerted by the Sudanese government to establish peace, security and stability in all parts of the country,
Referring to its resolutions concerning the allegations made by the International Criminal Court against the Sudan,
Following with the utmost attention the developments taking place in the Sudan:-
1. Stresses its support to the Sudan in defending its sovereignty, security, stability and unity through backing the efforts exerted by the Sudanese government to establish peace together with all parties.
2. Stresses its firm stand on the side of the Sudan against its external threats, especially those led by Zionist entity and expresses solidarity with it in defending its sovereignty, stability, unity and development,
3. Affirms its support for the non-execution of the decision of the International Criminal Court issued on 4th March, 2009, and the allegations of its Prosecutor General against His Excellency the President of the Republic of Sudan and some Sudanese Leaders which constitute a flagrant violation of the International Law, as well as a blatant violation of the national sovereignty of the Republic of the Sudan; and calls for the absolute nullification of the afore-mentioned decision.
4. Appreciates the positive political developments taking place in the Sudan, and supports the efforts to build peace and national dialogue for which the President of the Republic has called and to which most of the political forces have responded, and calls upon the other political forces and armed groups which have not joined yet, to join the process of national dialogue taking place in the Sudan.
5. Highly appreciates the efforts that have led to the establishment of peace in Darafur in the framework of the joint Arab, African and International initiative through the Doha track and which has prepared the ground for the establishment of peace and achievement of security, stability and development. Calls on the Member Parliaments to urge their respective governments and the international community to extend material and moral support in implementation of the document and for the launching of development efforts.
6. Calls on the movements which have not joined the Doha Darfur Peace Agreement to join immediately, and requests the international community to impose stringent sanctions against the rebellious movements which reject the peace option and adopt the war option.
7. Welcomes the cooperation agreement which has been signed in Addis Ababa between the Republic of Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan, as well as the efforts of the Republic of Sudan to establish peaceful and integrated strategic relations with the Republic of South Sudan, and to solve outstanding issues between them by way of dialogue according to conventions and agreements signed between them and the requirement of joint interest for both of them.
8. Emphasizes the support of Member Parliaments of the PUIC to the Sudan in its efforts to face the economic and financial difficulties following the separation of South Sudan. Appeals to the Member States to contribute to extending all forms of support and assistance to the Sudan aimed at overcoming the current economic conditions, and condemns continuation of the sanctions imposed on the Sudan and demands their immediate revocation.
9. Calls upon the creditor states of the Sudan to revise their debts and to speedily decide on the request of the Sudan to cancel these debts.
RESOLUTION NO.12-PFR/11-CONF
ON
THE HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN SYRIA
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Guided by the principles and objectives enshrined in the PUIC Statute and the OIC Charter,
Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of the Syria and to the principles of the United Nations Charter,
Reiterating that, the crisis in Syria is presenting risks and threats to peace and stability in the wider region, especially to those of immediate neighbors,
Expressing outrage at the continuing escalation of violence in Syria, which has caused more than 250.000 deaths, and in particular at the continued widespread and systematic gross violations, as well as abuses, of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law,
Expressing grave concern at the spread of extremism and extremist groups, terrorism and terrorist groups, and strongly condemning all violations and abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law committed in Syria.
Welcoming United Nations Security Council resolutions 2139 (2014) of 22 February 2014, 2165 (2014) of 14 July 2014 and 2191 (2014) of 17 December 2014, and noting the urgent need to strengthen efforts to address the humanitarian situation in Syria,
Welcoming also the efforts of the United Nations and all diplomatic efforts to achieve a political solution to the Syrian crisis, and UN Security Council resolution No. 2254 (2015) adopted recently aimed at implementing the Political track for putting an end to the conflict in Syria.
Commending the significant efforts that have been made by neighboring countries and other countries in the region to accommodate Syrian displaced persons, while acknowledging the increasing political, socio-economic and financial impact of the presence of large-scale movement of people into neighboring countries, notably in Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, Iraq,
Welcoming the hosting by the Government of Kuwait of the First and Second International Humanitarian Pledging Conference on Syria in January 2013 and January 2014, and expressing its deep appreciation for the significant pledges of humanitarian assistance that have been made,
1. Strongly condemns all violations and abuses of international human rights law and all violations of international humanitarian law committed against the civilian population, in particular all indiscriminate attacks, including those involving the use of barrel bombs and chlorine gas against civilian populated areas and civilian infrastructure, and demands that all parties immediately demilitarize medical facilities and schools and comply with their obligations under international law;
2. Condemns in the strongest terms all the terrorist acts and violence committed by DEASH and its violent extremist ideology, as well as by foreign militias, and its continued gross, systematic and widespread abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law, and reaffirms that terrorism, including the actions of DEASH, cannot and should not be associated with any religion, nationality or civilization;
3. Demands the immediate withdrawl of all foreign terrorist fighters and militias from Syria;
4. Strongly condemns the intentional denial of humanitarian assistance to civilians, from wherever quarter, and in particular the denial of medical assistance and the withdrawal of water and sanitation services to civilian areas, which has recently worsened, stressing that the starvation of civilians as a method of combat is prohibited under international law;
5. Calls on all states to take immediate and effective measures to address the needs of over 13.5 million people in Syria, to take measures to contribute to the betterment of up to 5 million Syrians hosted in neighboring countries, mainly Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq, and also through global resettlement offers,
6. Urges the OIC Member States and the international community, including all donors, to provide urgent financial support and resettlement offers in sufficient number to enable the host countries to respond to the growing humanitarian needs of Syrian refugees, in line with the principle of burden- sharing;
7. Appeals to the OIC Member States and all members of the international community, including all donors, to fulfill their previous pledges and continue to provide much needed support to the United Nations, its specialized agencies and other humanitarian actors to provide humanitarian assistance to the millions of Syrians displaced both internally and in host countries;
8. Calls on the OIC Member States and the international community, including all donors and recipients, to attend the World Humanitarian Summit to be held on 23-24 May 2016 in ?stanbul at the level of Heads of State and Government to show their global responsibility and ownership for humanity
9. Demands Zionist entity (Israel) to completely withdraw from the occupied Syrian Golan to the June 4th 1967 lines in accordance with the Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973), the principle of land for peace, the Madrid Conference terms of reference and the Arab Peace Initiative, adopted by the Beirut Summit on 28 March 2002.
RESOLUTION No.13-PFR/11-CONF
ON
SITUATION IN SOMALIA
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Recalling all resolutions adopted by the Islamic Summit Conferences, PUIC and CFM Conferences concerning the situation in Somalia and the set of challenges relating to prevailing political, humanitarian, social and economic conditions,
Also recalling the efforts of the OIC and its cooperation with international organizations such as the UN, League of Arab States and African Union. Also recalling the OIC initiative of 1992 concerning extension of international relief to Somalia and commending all humanitarian assistance and relief efforts extended by the international community,
Stressing the recommendations made by the OIC Contact Group on Somalia;
1. Stresses its commitment to preserve the unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of Somalia and restoration of security therein.
2. Commends the efforts of H.E. President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud to extend state control to most regions of Somalia and the establishment of the Federal State according to the “Vision of 2016”
3. Affirms its support for the Somali government, headed by H.E. Prime Minister Omar Abdul Rasheed Ali Sharmarki, and invites international community to engage with it based on the principle of equality and mutual respect among States, without going through international and regional bodies and organizations.
4. Welcomes the improvement which is experienced by the Somali arena in all political, economic, and social fields. Calls on the Islamic Development Bank Group and the Islamic Chamber and the Union of the Islamic Chambers of Commerce, Industry and agriculture for adopting new initiatives aimed at encouraging investment and supporting economic and commercial cooperation between Somalia and the other OIC Member States within the Trade Preferential System adopted among the Member States.
5. Urges the OIC Member States to assist Somalia through introducing a new initiative to deal with the problem of accumulated debts on Somalia and developing Islamic States as well as finding effective ways and means to resolve this economic and financial difficulty.
6. Calls on the international community to empower the Somali security organs to play their security role fully by providing them with training opportunities, weapons and logistics to become qualified and capable of protecting the Somali people and their property against the aggression of high-profile criminals addicted to organized crimes.
7. Condemns all criminal acts which resulted in the death of innocent citizens and the destruction of private and public properties and causing breakdown of security and instability in the country,
8. Commends the humanitarian efforts exerted by the international community, particularly by the OIC Member States, which have played a tangible and effective role in terms of humanitarian support. Requests the OIC Member States and charities to continue their efforts and extend humanitarian aid to those who are still affected by drought and famine in Somalia.
9. Appeals to the countries sponsoring the London, Istanbul and Tokyo Conferences on Somalia held in 2012 and 2013, to follow up the resolutions of these conferences in order to implement them in reality and to cooperate with the parties concerned in this framework for the benefit of the Somali people. Appeals also to all parties to exert efforts with international organizations to realize comprehensive development and restore the infrastructure of the Republic of Somali in accordance with the resolutions of the Brussels and EU Conference called the “New Deal”.
10. Appeals to the Islamic Parliaments to materially and morally support the Somali Parliament with a view to enhancing its role and to promote the parliamentary culture of the Somali people as an alternative to engaging in wars and conflicts.
11. Commends the role of the Peace Keeping Forces and appreciates the role of the OIC and IGAD in rehabilitating the Somali national regular forces.
RESOLUTION NO.14-PFR/11-CONF
ON
CONSIDERATION OF THE SITUATION IN MALI AND NEIGHBOURING STATES
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Recalling the principles and objectives of the PUIC Statute, particularly with regard to the preservation of the Member States' sovereignty, territorial integrity and national unity,
Expressing its deep concern over the developments of the situation in Mali, and the waves fuelled by the scourges of transnational organized crimes, particularly the trafficking of arms and drugs, which pose a threat to the stability, peace and socio-economic development of the Sahel region’s countries, particularly Mali which faces the risk of territorial partition,
Referring to the Ten-Year Programme of Action adopted by the Third Extraordinary Islamic Summit (held in Makkah Al Mukarramah on 7-8 December 2005) which requested the Member States to cooperate in the fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, against organized crime, illicit drug trafficking, corruption, money laundering and human trafficking,
Recalling the OIC’s unequivocal condemnation of the unilateral declaration of independence proclaimed by the MNLA and the actions perpetrated by terrorist groups in Northern Mali,
Recalling the final communiqué of the 4th Extraordinary Islamic Summit Conference held in Makkah Al-Mukarramah on 14-15 August 2012 (26-27 Ramadan 1433H), in its part on the situation in Mali and the Sahel region,
Recalling also Resolution CONF-8/PFR-11 on "Consideration of the Situation in Mali" adopted by the 8th PUIC Conference held in Khartoum on 21-22 January 2013:
Recalling also Item 3 of the resolution on "the Situation in Mali" adopted by the 8th Session of the Union's Conference, which strongly commended the efforts exerted by many neighboring countries to find a peaceful settlement to the issue of the Republic of Mali.
1. Reiterates its position and its support for the preservation of the sovereignty of the Republic of Mali, its territorial integrity and national unity.
2. Reaffirms its full solidarity with the Government of National Unity, and commends the efforts exerted to resolve the conflict in the Republic of Mali. Also praises the role played by various states, African states in particular, and their support for a political solution and dialogue among the conflicting sides in Mali. Invites all the Member States to extend every necessary assistance to help Mali achieve its objectives.
3. Expresses its deep concern over the humanitarian situation in Mali and the African Sahel region, and Requests OIC Member States to support Mali in these times through mobilizing the necessary resources to help overcome the difficulties facing hundreds of thousands of refugees and displaced persons in Mali and neighboring countries.
4. Strongly condemns all terrorist actions which have taken place recently in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad and Nigeria, which have targeted the lives of innocent people, destruction of properties and spreading terror and instability in the region.
5. Strongly condemns the exactions perpetrated by the terrorist groups against the unarmed civilian population and the destruction of sites classified by the UNESCO as world cultural heritage, particularly in Timbuktu, and calls upon the ISESCO to participate in all the efforts aimed at protecting the Malian cultural heritage and action to recover all the manuscripts, documents, and religious references which have been pillaged and stolen.
6. Commends the adoption of resolution 2100 of the United Nations Security Council (2013) on 25/4/2013, which provided for the deployment of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) as of first July 2013, to stabilize the situation and restore the power and sovereignty of the State of Mali over its entire territory.
7. Praises the efforts of peace and reconciliation which materialized in the signing of the Peace and Reconciliation Accord on 15/5/2015, in Bamako, and praises also the recent Accord which was signed in this respect in Algiers.
8. Requests the coordination organ of the Armed Movements in Azawad to sign, without delay, the above-mentioned peace accord which is considered by the international community as a balanced and solid agreement, in order to enable the country to concentrate on the necessary institutional reforms for the reconstruction of the state of peace and security, and pursuit of the process development of the Malian people.
9. Warmly praises the efforts of Algeria and the entire international mediation team as well as the countries which contributed to the success of the peace process which led to the signing of the Peace and Reconciliation Accord.
10. Salutes and encourages the ongoing process led by ECOWAS, the African Union, the OIC, the United Nations, neighboring countries and interested countries, to help Mali restore its territorial integrity and stability, which will help reinforce its national unity and development.
11. Urges the Malian authorities to expedite the reconciliation process with the support of international partners, consistent with relevant resolutions adopted by ECOWAS, the African Union Peace and Security Council, as well as UNSC resolution 2100 (2013).
12. Welcomes the establishment of a Ministerial coordination platform of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel with a rotational presidency and a secretariat co-chaired by the United Nations and the African Union.
13. Calls on all the OIC Member States to extend urgent financial support and assistance for the development of Mali and neighboring states, aimed at enhancing peace, security, stability and realizing socio-economic development in these countries.
RESOLUTION No.15-PFR/11-CONF
ON
SITUATION OF REFUGEES AND REPATRIATED PEOPLE IN CHAD
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Referring to the sublime objectives stated in the PUIC Statute, which aim at fostering cooperation among peoples in order to respect and defend human rights and humanitarian principles and to establish peace based on justice;
Inspired by the provisions of the OIC Charter and of the Ten-Year Programme of Action regarding the consolidation of the bonds of unity, cooperation and solidarity among the peoples of the OIC member states, with the aim of promoting their well-being, prosperity and socio-economic development;
Deeply concerned about the alarming increase and expansion of armed conflicts and terrorism in Africa in general, and in the sub-region of Lake Chad in particular ;
Aware of the necessity to guarantee the rights and well-being of refugees and returnees, so as to offer them durable solutions allowing them to rebuild their lives in dignity and peace;
Considering the efforts to find alternative solutions to the camps, by allowing the refugees to settle within host communities and to have access to the necessary collective services;
Aware of the need to provide protection to the refugees and returnees, especially women and children, and offer them adequate care in order to minimize psychological, economic and social consequences;
1. Commends the hospitality offered to refugees and returnees by Lake Chad Basin countries; Cameroon for having accepted on its territory, from 2014 till the present day, Central African and Nigerian refugees; Chad for having received on its territory, from 2000 till the present day, refugees and returnees from the Central African Republic, Sudan, South Sudan and Nigeria; and Niger for having opened its borders in 2015 to Nigerian refugees. These highly humanitarian acts should indeed be hailed;
2. Insists on the urgent need to help countries in providing care and support to the refugees and returnees, while contributing to socio-economic strategies as well as to their empowerment;
3. Exhorts the PUIC Member Parliaments and their respective governments to offer generous humanitarian assistance to the Chadian returnees and to the refugees in order to help them face the difficult conditions they are experiencing; and calls for supporting the Government of the Republic of Chad so that it can meet the objectives it has set.
RESOLUTION No.16-PFR/11-CONF
ON
COOPERATION AND COORDINATION AMONG MUSLIM STATES AND COMMUNITIES TO PROJECT THE SUBLIME VALUES OF ISLAM AND CURB THE PREVAILING PHENOMENON OF EXTREMISM AND VIOLENCE IN THE ISLAMIC WORLD AND ADDRESS THEIR ROOT CAUSES
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Guided by the objectives and principles enshrined in the PUIC Statue, inter alia, the lofty Islamic values of peace, compassion, tolerance, equality, justice and human dignity,
Emphasizing the valuable contribution of the Islamic religion in building human civilization specially through urging for the promotion of dialogue and understanding and genuine and mutual respect in relations among people, as well as civilized discourse based on intellect and logic,
Recalling the previous resolutions and decisions of the PUIC on the challenges and threats emanating from extremism, terrorism, warfare, occupation, operation, ethnic cleansing and Islamophobia, or any use of violence to achieve political aims,
Deeply Concerned over the recent surge of political violence in different parts of the world which claimed innocent lives, displaced people, caused destruction and hindered growth and development,
Referring to the international law governing the peaceful settlement of disputes and restricting the resort to force,
Reaffirming the universally-recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms,
Emphasizing the importance of tolerance in international relations and the significant role of dialogue as a means to reach understanding, remove threats to peace and strengthen interaction and exchange among civilizations,
Commending the initiative of H. E. Hassan Rouhani, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, for “A World against Violence and Extremism (WAVE)”, proposed during the 68th (2013) Session of UN General Assembly that led to adoption of the Resolution A/RES/68/127of the United Nations General Assembly entitled “A World against Violence and Violent Extremism”,
Commending also all initiatives of kings, princes and presidents of Muslim countries aimed at curbing violence and extremism:
1. Stresses the obligation of all States to refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of another State, or in any other manner inconsistent with international law and to settle their international disputes by peaceful means on the basis of the Charter of United Nations;
2. Reaffirms the right of all peoples to self-determination, and in particular peoples living under colonial or other forms of foreign domination or occupation;
3. Calls upon all Member Parliaments to give high priority to enacting appropriate national laws in line with the principles of good governance, strengthen democratic institutions, improve the inclusiveness of the development process and eradicate poverty and illiteracy;
4. Encourages all Member Parliaments to paying more attention to fight against extremism and terrorism, inter alia, by addressing the root causes, promote moderation, tolerance and dialogue through programs and institutions in the fields of education, culture, information and communication, and raise public awareness of the dangers of intolerance, prejudice, discrimination and extremism.
5. Urges the political and religious leaders in the Islamic World to unite against extremism in all its forms and manifestations aimed at fostering division and justifying violence
6. Invites the PUIC Member Parliaments through their respective legislative mechanism to monitor the implementation of this resolution by their governments.
7. Calls on the International community to exert further effort to strengthen effective dialogue of cultures and religions.
RESOLUTION No.17-PFR/11-CONF
ON
SITUATION IN CYPRUS
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Recalling the resolutions No.2/31-P and 6/34-P on the situation in Cyprus adopted at the 31st and 34th Sessions of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, held in Istanbul and Islamabad, on 14-16 June 2004 and 15-17 May 2007 respectively, which enabled the Turkish Muslim people of Cyprus to participate in the OIC under the name of Turkish Cypriot State as envisaged by the UN Secretary-General’s comprehensive settlement plan;
Recalling Resolution No. 4 on the situation in Cyprus adopted at the Fourth Session of the Organization of Islamic Conference Parliamentary Union (PUIC) held in Istanbul, on 8-13 April 2006, which enabled the Turkish Muslim people of Cyprus to participate in the PUIC under the name of Turkish Cypriot State in accordance with the relevant OIC resolutions; and the Final Communiqué of the 10th Session of the PUIC Conference held on 20-21 January 2015 which called on member states to support effective solidarity with the Turkish Cypriot state, to maintain close links with it, aiming to help it overcome the inhuman isolation imposed on it and consolidate and strengthen their relations with the Turkish Cypriot State in all fields.
Also recalling the resolutions on the situation in Cyprus adopted by the 32nd, 33rd, 34th, 35th, 36th, 37th, 38th, 39th, 40th, 41st and 42nd Sessions of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers held in San’a (5/32-P), Baku (5/33-P), Islamabad (6/34-P), Kampala (No.5/35-P), Damascus (No. 6/36-POL) Dushanbe (7/37-POL), Astana (7/38-POL), Djibouti (6/39-POL) and Conakry (7/40-POL), Jeddah (19/41-POL) and Istanbul (19/42-POL) on 28-30 June 2005, 19-21 June 2006, 15-17 May 2007, 18-19 June 2008, 23-25 May 2009, 18-20 May 2010, 28-30 June 2011, 15-17 November 2012, 9-11 December 2013,18-19 June 2014 and 27-25 May 2015 respectively, as well as the resolution adopted by the 11th Summit Conference held in Dakar on 13th and 14th of March 2008 (3/11-P (IS) which called upon the Member States to take concrete steps to end the economic, political and cultural isolation of the Turkish Cypriots and reaffirmed the full equality of the two parties in Cyprus; and the Final Communiqué of the 12th Session of the Islamic Summit Conference held in Cairo on 6-7 February 2013, which called on Member States to strengthen effective solidarity with the Turkish Cypriot State.
Also recalling Resolution No. 10 adopted at the Council of the PUIC meeting in its Ninth Session held in Kuala Lumpur on 15-16 February 2007, which supports the efforts of the UN Secretary General in the framework of his good-offices mission to achieve a comprehensive settlement in Cyprus based on the established UN parameters;
Bearing in mind that the Turkish Cypriot State accepted UN Secretary-General Buotros Ghali’s Set of Ideas, Perez de Cuellar’s Document and the Annan Plan, whereas the Greek Cypriot side refused all these;
Welcoming the positive climate in the ongoing UN comprehensive settlement negotiations in Cyprus;
Expressing its solidarity with the Turkish Cypriots and its appreciation for their constructive efforts to attain a just and mutually acceptable settlement;
Sharing the concern of 13th Session of the Council of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, as expressed in Resolution No. 12-PE/13-CNCL, about the Greek Cypriot side’s unilateral claims in the Eastern Mediterranean impeding the efforts for a comprehensive settlement in Cyprus; recalling and welcoming, as expressed in Resolution No. 13-PE/7-CONF, No.14-PFR/8-CONF, No. 15-PFR/9CONF and No.CONF-10/PFR- RES.13 of the 7th, 8th , 9th and 10th Sessions of the Conference of the PUIC, the fair sharing proposal made by the Turkish Cypriot President on 24 September 2011 and on 29 September 2012, with regard to the hydrocarbon reserves off the coast of Cyprus,
Noting the desire of the Turkish Muslim people of Cyprus to fully integrate with the international community, whereas they are still left in isolation as the victim of conditions in which they have no fault.
1. Calls upon the states of the PUIC Member Parliaments to support effective solidarity with the Turkish Cypriot State and maintain close links with it, aiming to help it overcome the inhuman isolation imposed on it, and consolidate and strengthen their relations with the Turkish State in all fields.
2. Calls for extending effective assistance to meet the legitimate demands of the Turkish Cypriot State concerning the right of Turkish Cypriots to have their voice heard in all international fora on the basis of equality between the two parties in Cyprus until a just, lasting and comprehensive settlement to the Cyprus question is achieved.
3. Reiterates the necessity of a just and lasting political settlement in Cyprus and shares the view that a negotiated and mutually agreed solution can be reached through the efforts of the UN, based on the inherent constitutive power of the two peoples, their political equality and co-ownership of the Island.
4. Calls upon the international community to encourage the Greek Cypriot side to work constructively for an early comprehensive solution to the Cyprus issue on the basis of the established UN parameters culminated in the UN Settlement Plan of 2004.
5. Welcomes the willingness shown by the Turkish Cypriot State and Turkey for a political and viable agreement, and shares the UN Secretary-General’s view that the negotiation process cannot be open-ended.
6. Expresses its recognition that the Muslim Turkish Cypriot people shall not be left isolated, welcomes the call of the UN Secretary-General (S/2007/699) to the international community to maintain economic, social and cultural relations with the Turkish Cypriot people, and stresses that there is no contradiction between ending the isolation imposed on the Turkish Cypriots and the resolutions of the UN Security Council.
RESOLUTION No.18-PFR/11-CONF
ON
THE TURKISH MUSLIM MINORITY IN WESTERN THRACE AND
THE MUSLIM POPULATION OF THE DODECANESE
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Aware that the Muslims living in Greece are an integral part of the Muslim world;
Recalling the principles and objectives of the OIC Charter, the Resolutions adopted by the Islamic Summit Conferences, Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers, the Council and the Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC (Cooperation) Member States and all international conferences as well as declarations and conventions calling for observance of human rights, namely political, social, cultural and economic rights and freedom of worship, and most particularly the Lausanne Peace Treaty which defines and guarantees the Turkish Muslim Minority in Western Thrace such as to use their Turkish language, to practice their religious rites and to elect freely their representatives in all areas;
Recalling that the Muslim Turks living in the Dodecanese, in line with the “Istanbul Declaration” adopted at the 10th Session of the PUIC Conference held in Istanbul, Turkey, on 21-22 January, 2015, should be treated as a minority and that the fact that those islands were not part of Greece when the Lausanne Peace Treaty was signed should not be a reason to deprive the Turkish population on the islands of their minority rights within the same legal space;
Recalling also the treatment of the Republic of Turkey of the Greek minority in Turkey and requesting Greece to treat the Muslims in Greece in the same manner;
Further recalling the UN General Assembly Declaration on Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief;
1. Urges once again Greece to take all measures to respect the basic rights and freedom as well as identity of the Turkish Muslim Minority in Western Thrace emanating from the bilateral and international agreements;
2. Commends resolutions No: 10 adopted by the Fifth PUIC Conference in Cairo on 30 and 31 January 2008, No: 16 adopted by the Sixth PUIC Conference in Kampala on 30 and 31 January 2010 which request Greece to recognize the elected Muftis of Xanthi and Komotini as the official Muftis;
3. Calls once again on Greece to take the necessary steps for the election of the administrative boards of the waqfs by the Turkish Muslim Minority with a view to ensuring their self-governance; to enable the elected Muftis to supervise the properties of the waqfs and to put an end to the expropriation of the waqfs’ properties and imposition of excessive taxes on them;
4. Urges once again Greece to reinstate the citizenship rights of tens of thousands of Turkish Minority members who were stripped of their citizenship under the now-repealed Article 19 of the Greek Citizenship Law No: 3370/1955;
5. Regrets once again the ban imposed by Greece on the activities of the Turkish Muslim Minority’s non-governmental organizations on the grounds that their titles bear the word “Turkish” and urges Greece to implement the three verdicts issued by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) concerning the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) of the Turkish Muslim Minority, which lifted the discriminatory ban that had been imposed by the Greek Supreme Court on NGO activities with the pretext of containing in their names the words “Turkish/Minority”.
6. Regrets Greece’s practice regarding the appointment of 240 imams/religious instructors, despite reaction from the Turkish Muslim Minority and urges Greece once again to abolish the related legislation.
7. Invites Greece to take the necessary and urgent steps to address the Turkish Muslim community’s educational problems which are directly linked to the socio-economic development of their region and also to ensure that same treatment is made for the Muslim Turks living in Dodecanese;
8. Deplores that the mosques and Muslim cemeteries are either subjected to repeated acts of vandalism or left to time’s mercy; and invites Greece once again to take the necessary measures to protect the places of worship and cemeteries; and to ensure that religious monuments and cemeteries are adequately protected so that their further deterioration as in the case of Murat Reis Complex in Rhodes is averted;
9. Calls on Greece to introduce the necessary amendments in its laws regarding these areas in close consultation with the Muslim community representatives.
RESOLUTION No.19-PFR/11-CONF
ON
SOLIDARITY WITH THE MUSLIM MINORITIES AROUND THE WORLD
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Reaffirming the principle and objectives of Statute of the PUIC;
Recalling the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam and other relevant international instruments, including the UN General Assembly Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief;
Referring to the objectives and principals of the PUIC Statue, especially those calling for strengthening, coordination and cooperation between the States of the Islamic Ummah in confronting challenges relating to human rights;
Recalling also the PUIC Resolutions relating to the Promotion of Solidarity and Unity among Muslims;
Also recalling that Muslims groups and communities who live in non-OIC member States constitute – number wise – more than one third of the Islamic Ummah
Expressing its concern about the negative stereotyping of religions and the insults directed at religious personalities, sacred books and symbols, which impede enjoyment of human rights, including the right to worship,
Emphasizing that everyone has the right to freedom of religion, including freedom to manifest religion in worship, observance, practice and teaching,
Emphasizing also that education shall enable all persons to participate effectively in a free society, promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations and all racial, ethnic or religious groups,
Deeply concerned about incidents of intolerance, discrimination and violence against persons based on their religions or belief in all regions in the world, including in the West;
Referring with the utmost concern to the voices of some bodies and persons, calling for linking terrorist actions which have taken place recently in Paris and other Western cities, with Islam and Muslims, as well as seeking to hold Muslim citizens of those states responsible for these actions,
Strongly Deploring all acts of violence against persons on the basis of their religion or belief, as well as any such acts against their homes, business, properties, schools, cultural centers or places of worship;
Re-emphasizing the obligation of State to promote and protect human rights of its people, including the right to freedom of religion, in a non-discriminatory manner;
Recognizing the role of international community in contributing to the efforts of the promotion and protection of human rights.
Recognizing the value of Muslim solidarity and the principles of the noble Islamic teachings;
Recognizing the common responsibility of all Islamic countries and Muslim individuals to support their brothers and sisters at any place in the world in such a way as to be a conflict with international law;
1. Reiterates PUIC commitment towards Muslim Communities and Minorities living in non-OIC Member States, and to contribute to the efforts to assist and contribute to the settlement of their problems, guided by the principles of the UN Charter and PUIC statute;
2. Calls on the states having Muslim minorities to promote and protect the rights of Muslims in their countries, including the rights to participate directly or indirectly in politics and democracy; the rights to the practice of religion and to the protection of Islamic holy places and historical sites, and also to reject attempts to hold Muslims responsible for the terrorist action which take place there.
3. Stresses the importance of dialogue in opening up communication with counterparts in the non-OIC member states. It tasks the Secretary General of PUIC, in this regard, to study the possibility for PUIC to have a regular dialog with parliaments of non-OIC member states, including, inter alia, the European parliament and the parliaments of Western States;
4. Determines to enhance efforts by the PUIC member parliaments in providing assistance, including in the fields of education, economy and socio-cultural, to the Muslim Communities and Minorities living in non-OIC Member States; and tasks the Secretary-General of PUIC, n this regard, to conduct a study on the role of PUIC in those fields.
5. Stresses that the real image of Islam is the one which reflects the content of its tolerant message which is based on propagating justice, peace and renunciation of violence and interaction with others in such a way as to serve humanity and achieve the progress of nations and peoples, and which focuses on confronting Western and Zionist campaigns against Islamic values and Islam and the obliteration of its true image, guided by the Holy Quran which says "You are the best of the nations raised up for (the benefit of) men; you enjoin what is right and forbid the wrong and believe in Allah”. Also declares that the religious minorities in the Islamic world are an integral part of its society and states, and emphasizes that they must enjoy all their rights and carry out all their duties, and that these minorities must be provided with all the protection and necessary guarantees in their respective states; and Calls on the Western States to refrain from playing on the sensitive strings of sectarianism and doctrine in order to cause division among the constituent parts of peoples, or incite to sedition.
6. Stresses also the need to respect the rights of the Turkish Muslim Community in Bulgaria and the return of the properties of Muslim endowments which were confiscated in past eras; calls on Muslims in Bulgaria to unify their efforts and enhance the status of the office of the Grand Mufti in order to serve the interests of Muslims there.
7. Reiterates its calls on the PUIC General Secretariat to maintain contacts with Muslim communities in Africa in order to identify their difficulties and gain information on their conditions, and promote relations between the States with Muslim communities and States of the PUIC Member Parliaments.
8. Calls for establishment of a sound dialogue between the People’s Republic of China and the PUIC Secretariat and the States of the PUIC Member Parliaments, and to continue meetings and contacts at all levels for the exchange of views on issues of common interest and the deepening of relations between the Islamic world and the People’s Republic of China.
9. Calls for contacts with Muslim communities in Africa in implementation of previous Ministerial resolutions on conducting field visits to Central Africa, Angola, South Africa, Namibia, Malawi, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Liberia and Madagascar in order to be familiar with the conditions of Muslims in those non-OIC Members; calls for continuation of holding symposia and conferences in countries with Muslim Minorities with a view to identifying their problems and causes as well as enhancing and developing relations between the parliaments of states with Muslim communities and the PUIC.
10. Follows with deep concern the plight of the Muslims in the Central African Republic who have been exposed to murder, dispersion and destruction of properties, calls on the UN Human Rights Council and relevant institutions to act urgently in coordination with the African Union and authorities in Central African Republic for fact finding in the Central African Republic, and demand their respective governments to prosecute those responsible for the tragic events.
11. Expresses deep concern over the growing activities of extremist groups against Muslims in India seeking to establish a Hindu Temple on the rubbles of the historical Babri Masjid, knowing that those responsible for the destruction of this ancient mosque have not been identified yet.
12. Reiterates its support for continuation of the process of peaceful dialogue between the Government of Thailand and representatives of the Muslim communities in the south of the country, including the National Revolutionary Front, and calls for this dialogue to include all the groups that represent Muslims in Southern Thailand.
13. Calls for the continuation of monitoring the status of Muslim communities and minorities and for collecting further information about the challenges and difficulties facing them, politically, socially and economically, with a view to providing the required help to them.
RESOLUTION No.20-PFR/11-CONF
ON
SITUATION IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Reaffirming the principles and objectives of the PUIC Statute and the Charters of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation and the United Nations relating to the importance of achieving people’s rights to self-determination; and recalling the resolutions of the United Nations on the conflict in Jammu and Kashmir that have not been implemented yet,
Referring to the Simla Agreement concluded between the governments of Pakistan and India to find a final settlement to Jammu and Kashmir issue,
Emphasizing the declarations relating to Jammu and Kashmir issued by the 7thand 10thConference of the Islamic Summit Conference and the two Extraordinary Sessions of the Islamic Summit Conference held in Casablanca in 1994 and in Islamabad in 1997, and all the previous resolutions issued by the PUIC and the OIC on the conflict of Jammu and Kashmir, especially the resolution No. 34/2-P, as well as the reports of the ministerial and Summit meetings of the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir; and supporting the recommendations therein;
1. Calls for finding a peaceful settlement to the Jammu and Kashmir issue in accordance with the relevant UN resolutions and the provisions of the Simla Agreement.
2. Supports the current efforts deployed by the Government of Pakistan in order to find a peaceful solution for the Jammu and Kashmir conflict using all ways and means, including substantive bilateral talks with India according to the will of Jammu and Kashmiri people and their legitimate right to self-determination.
3. Appeals to the States of the PUIC Member Parliaments to mobilize resources and generously contribute to providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
4. Calls on India to allow international human rights groups and humanitarian organizations to visit Jammu and Kashmir.
5. Calls on the international community, including the UN, to closely monitor the situation inside Jammu and Kashmir and to follow up the dialogue between Pakistan and India in order to reach a solution to the dispute in Jammu and Kashmir.
6. Expresses its concern about the continuous violation of the cease-fire by the Indian forces of occupation along the Line of Control since early 2013; and appreciates Pakistan's adoption of a policy of self-restraint, responsibility and dialogue in favour of pervasive regional peace.
RESOLUTION NO. 21-PFR/11-CONF
ON
SITUATION OF THE ROHINGYA MUSLIMS IN MYANMAR
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Guided by the principles and objectives of the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and pursuant to relevant resolutions on Muslim communities and minorities calling for assistance to Muslim communities and minorities in non-OIC Member States to preserve their dignity and cultural and religious identity;
Recalling Resolution No. 3/4-EX (IS) adopted by the 4th Extraordinary Islamic Summit Conference held on 14-15 August 2012 in Makkah Al-Mukarramah on the Rohingya Muslim Community in Myanmar and previous ministerial resolutions in this regard;
Referring to the Resolution No. 68/242 on the Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar adopted on 19 November 2013 and the Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Yanghee Lee, issued on 17 October 2014;
Concerned by the existing situation in Rakhine (Arakan) State, where for almost three years, more than 140,000 Muslim Rohinga and Kaman people are being forced to live in camps under inhumane conditions, and more than a million Rohinga and Kaman Muslims in Rakhine State are subjected to grave discrimination, abuses and human rights violations and are lead to mass migration to neighboring countries through perilous routes resulting in changes in the ethnic structure of Rakhine State as well as loss of life;
Also concerned by the fact that the Muslim community elsewhere in Myanmar is subjected to certain restrictions and discrimination as well as sporadic acts of violence;
Noting also that this situation in Rakhine State highlights the long-standing and systematic discriminations against the Rohingya Muslim Community, who are not recognized by the State and remain stateless;
Expressing dismay that hate speech and derogatory language is allowed to be used against the Rohingya and Muslim community in Myanmar;
Appreciating the high level visits from Member countries including the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey H.E. Ahmet Davuto?lu on 8-10 August 2012 (other countries) as well as the OIC Secretary General’s visit to Myanmar on 14-15 November along with the members of the OIC Rohingya Contact Group including Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Turkey and the Republic of Djibouti;
Appreciating also the humanitarian activities carried out by the aid agencies of Turkey, (other countries);
Taking into consideration that the plight of the Rohinga Muslims in Myanmar cannot be tackled from a purely humanitarian perspective, and should be dealt within the framework of long-term solutions based on their inalienable rights as citizens;
1. Condemns the continued situation in Rakhine State, which constitutes a grave and blatant violation of international law and international human rights covenants;
2. Regrets the retraction of the Government of Myanmar of its agreement to open an OIC Office for humanitarian affairs in Yangon after signing a Memorandum of Cooperation with the OIC to that effect and calls upon the Government of Myanmar to reconsider its decision considering that the purpose is to provide pure humanitarian assistance without distinction to religion;
3. Calls on States of PUIC Member Parliaments to continue their efforts in conjunction with those of the international community and the United Nations to ensure the return of all Myanmar refugees displaced from their homes in Rakhine State;
4. Encourages the continuation of the ongoing process of democratization and reform in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and calls upon the Myanmar authorities to adopt an inclusive transparent policy towards ethnic and religious components of Myanmar people, including Muslims and especially the Rohinga Muslims, as an integral part of this process;
5. Calls for continuing contacts with the government of Myanmar, and opening dialogue between the two parties in order to address the challenges which confront Myanmar, especially as concerning the rights of minorities.
6. Urges the Myanmar authorities to take all necessary measures to restore stability; to launch a comprehensive reconciliation process concerning all segments of the Rohingya community including those who lost their citizenship, all internally displaced persons and those who took refuge outside Myanmar;
7. Urges the Myanmar Government to step up its efforts to promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence in all sectors of society by, inter alia, facilitating interfaith and intercommunity dialogue and understanding and supporting community leaders in this direction;
8. Calls upon the authorities in Myanmar to protect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all inhabitants of Rakhine State regardless of legal status, including full and immediate access to humanitarian assistance without discrimination, unhindered access for humanitarian agencies across Rakhine State;
9. Calls upon the Myanmar Government to allow freedom of movement and to ensure equal access to services, particularly health and education, the right to marry, and birth registration for the Muslim Rohinga population;
10. Calls on the Myanmar Government to allow equal access to full citizenship for the Rohinga Muslims, based on the right of self-identification and to abide by its obligations under international law and human rights covenants and to take all necessary measures to stop immediately the displacement of and discriminating practices against Rohingya Muslims and to ensure the safe and voluntary return of internally displaced persons to their communities of origin;
11. Further calls upon the Myanmar Government to address the root causes of the violence and discrimination against the Muslim community in Myanmar and to undertake full, transparent and independent investigations into all reports of human rights violations to ensure accountability.
12. Urges the UN Security Council to conduct an investigation and fact finding about the killing, violation of rights and freedoms and deportation of the Muslim minority in Myanmar as well as moving a criminal case in the international criminal court. This is to ensure the non-repetition of such practices against this minority while providing for the return of refugees to their homelands.
13. Requests the Government of Myanmar to allow the return of the Muslim Rohyngia refugees who are living in the territory of Bangladesh to their homeland as soon as possible.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-PFR/11-CONF
ON
QUESTION OF MUSLIMS IN SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Bearing in mind the OIC resolutions and the recommendations of the OIC Peace Committee in Southern Philippines (PCSP) and the question of Muslims there;
Reaffirming all previous OIC Summit and Ministerial Conferences resolutions adopted concerning the question of Muslims in Southern Philippines;
1. Renews its support for the establishment of a just and lasting peace and sustainable development in Bangsamoro and calls for the full implementation of the provisions of the 1996 Final Peace Agreement and the 1976 Tripoli Agreement both signed between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF).
2. Welcomes the conclusion of the Framework Agreement (FAB) and the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CAB) between the GPH and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) signed on 15 October 2012 and 27 March 2014 respectively and expresses the hope that they shall be implemented in good faith, taking into consideration also the 1976 Tripoli Agreement and the 1996 Final Peace Agreement.
3. Welcomes also the submission of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) to the Congress of the Philippines and calls for the constructive engagement of the members of the Congress in the deliberations of the BBL for its timely enactment.
4. Welcomes the work of the Independent Decommissioning Body (IDB) that will oversee the process of decommissioning of the MILF and supports the activities of Ambassador HaydarBerk who has been elected Chairman of the IDB by the Peace Panels to coordinate these activities to achieve this end.
5. Commends the efforts of the OIC Secretary-General for the activation of the Bangsamoro Coordination Forum which held its latest meeting in Manila, 12-13 November 2014 between the MNLF and the MILF to continue their coordination and joint work towards achieving a lasting peace and development for the Bangsamoro.
6. Appeals to the GPH to see to the early resolution of the reported environmental problems resulting from the failure on the part of power and electricity plant in Lake Lanao and its surroundings to observe environmental standards, which resulted in serious and adverse environmental effects with damaging fallouts on local population’s health as well as economic and social conditions.
7. Welcomes also the finalization of the Bangsamoro Development Plan which constitutes a road map for the sustainable development of the Bangsamoro and urges OIC Member States, as well as Islamic charitable organizations in Member States to increase their medical, humanitarian, economic, financial, technical and educational assistance for the development of the Bangsamoro region with a view to accelerating the pace of social and sustainable economic development.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-PFR/11-CONF
ON
MUSLIM MINORITY OF CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Guided by the principles and objectives of Charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation; and taking into account the resolutions relevant to Muslim communities and minorities calling for helping Muslim communities and minorities in non-OIC Member States maintain their cultural and religious identity;
Guided by the PUIC Statute and UN Charter and the International Declaration of Human Rights and both the two international Covenants on Human Rights and other relevant Human Rights deeds;
Emphasizing the need to respect human rights and the principles of international humanitarian law and its internationally-accepted rules;
Condemning the continuation of violence acts and their contradiction with the principles of international law, and their possible detrimental effects on regional and international peace, stability and security;
Appreciating the efforts of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in the enhancement of human rights;
Welcoming the visit paid by His Holiness the Pope recently to the Central African Republic, as well as the positive atmosphere resulting from the visit in support of peaceful coexistence between the various communities:
1. Urges all Member and non-Member States and local and international Non-Governmental Organizations to provide the necessary humanitarian aid to the Muslim minority in the Central African Republic and to help them overcome the serious humanitarian crisis, and ensure unhindered, timely, safe and complete arrival of the humanitarian aids to the needy, also urges all to extend support to the refugees from Central Africa, especially those living in camps in Chad.
2. Urges the Government of Central African Republic to urgently exert efforts to end the suffering of various ethnic and religious communities and eliminate all forms of discrimination, human rights violations, violence, displacement and economic deprivation.
3. Calls on the Government of the Central African Republic to multiply its efforts to promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence between all segments of society by various means, including encouragement of dialogue and understanding between religions and providing support to the leaders of local communities.
4. Calls on the international community to continue its support to the Government of the Central African Republic in the fulfillment of its international duties and obligations in the field of human rights, and in the implementation of the process of democratic transformation and the achievement of socio-economic development.
5. Urges the Security Council to investigate into the cases of killing and violation of the rights of the Muslim minority in this state while moving a criminal case against it in the international criminal court to ensure non-repetition of such practices against Muslim minorities in non-Muslim states.
RESOLUTION NO.24-PFR/11-CONF
On
AGGRESSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
AGAINST THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the PUIC Statute and the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference;
Gravely concerned over the aggression by the Republic of Armenia against the Republic of Azerbaijan which has resulted in the occupation of about 20 percent of the territories of Azerbaijan;
Expressing its profound concern over continued occupation of significant part of the territories of Azerbaijan and illegal transfer of settlers of the Armenian nationality to those territories;
Deeply distressed over the plight of more than one million Azerbaijani displaced persons and refugees resulting from the Armenian aggression and over magnitude and severity of these humanitarian problems;
Reaffirming all previous relevant resolutions and, in particular, the Resolution No. 10/11-P(IS), adopted by the Eleventh Session of the Islamic Summit Conference held in Dakar, Republic of Senegal, from 6-7 Rabiul Awwal, 1429H ( 13-14 March 2008) and the Resolution No.11/5-CONF, adopted by the Fifth Session of the Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member states (PUIC), held in Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt, on 22-23 Muharram 1429H, (30-31 January 2008);
Urging strict adherence to the Charter of the UN and full implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions;
Welcoming all diplomatic and other efforts for the settlement of the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan;
Reaffirming commitment by all the States of PUIC Member Parliaments to respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
Noting the destructive influence of the policy of aggression of the Republic of Armenia on the peace process within the OSCE framework;
1. Strongly condemns the aggression of the Republic of Armenia against the Republic of Azerbaijan.
2. Considers the actions perpetrated against civilian Azerbaijani population in the occupied Azerbaijani territories as crimes against humanity.
3. Strongly condemns any looting and destruction of the archeological, cultural and religious monuments in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan.
4. Strongly demands the strict implementation of the United Nations Security Council resolutions 822, 853, 874 and 884 as well as the United Nations General Assembly resolution A/RES/62/243, and the immediate, unconditional and complete withdrawal of Armenian forces from all occupied Azerbaijani territories including the Nagorno-Karabakh region and strongly urges Armenia to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
5. Expresses its concern that Armenia has not yet implemented demands contained in the above stated UN Security Council resolutions.
6. Urges all States to refrain from providing any supplies of arms and military equipment to Armenia, in order to deprive the aggressor of any opportunity to escalate the conflict and to continue the occupation of the Azerbaijani territories. The territories of the State of the PUIC Member Parliaments should not be used for transit of such supplies.
7. Calls upon Member States, as well as other members of the international community, to use such effective political and economic measures as required in order to put an end to Armenian aggression and occupation of the Azerbaijani territories. Inter alia, refraining from economic activities in the territory of the Republic of Armenia, from investing to economic, industrial, and other areas in the Republic of Armenia and limiting overall cooperation with Republic of Armenia.
8. Requests the OIC Member States to encourage their nationals and legal entities not to be engaged in economic, touristic and other activities in the Nagorno-Karabakh region and other occupied territories of Azerbaijan.
9. Stresses that fait accompli may not serve as a basis for a settlement, and that neither the current situation within the occupied areas of the Republic of Azerbaijan, nor any actions, including arranging voting process, undertaken there to consolidate the status quo, may be recognized as legally.
10. Calls for a just and peaceful settlement of the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan on the basis of respect for the principles of territorial integrity of states and inviolability of internationally recognized borders.
11. Expresses its full support for the three principles of the settlement of the armed conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan contained in the statement of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office at the 1996 Lisbon OSCE Summit, namely the territorial integrity of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, highest degree of self-rule of the Nagorno-Karabakh region within Azerbaijan and guaranteed security for this region and its whole population.
12. Urges Armenia and all Member States of the OSCE Minsk Group to engage constructively in the ongoing OSCE peace process on the basis of the relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council and the relevant OSCE decisions and documents.
13. Demands to cease and reverse immediately the transfer of settlers of Armenian nationality to the occupied territories of Azerbaijan, which constitute a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and has a detrimental impact on the process of peaceful settlement of the conflict, and calls upon Member States to render its full support to the efforts of Azerbaijan undertaken to this end, including at the General Assembly of the United Nations, inter alia, through their respective Permanent Missions to the United Nations in New York.
14. Reaffirms its total solidarity with and support for the efforts undertaken by the Government and people of Azerbaijan to defend their country, and call for enabling the Azerbaijan displaced persons and refugees to return to their homes in safety, honor and dignity.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-PFR/11-CONF
ON
ENTRY VISA FACILITATION AMONG MUSLIM COUNTRIES
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Believing in the verses of Holy Quran stating “O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted.” (49/13);
Recalling the objectives of Ten-Year Programme of Action to Meet The Challenges Facing the Muslim Ummah In The 21st Century and the PUIC Resolution on Strengthening Islamic Unity adopted by the Fifth Conference held on 30-31 January 2008 in Cairo;
Emphasizing that visa facilitation among the Member States of the OIC is an important stage for strengthening solidarity in terms of economic and social relations and interaction, and eventually increasing people to people contacts among people in Muslim societies;
Reminding that increasing dialogue among people in OIC Member States will improve economic and cultural relations among these states;
Emphasizing that reforming visa policy will also promote academic activity and will improve the potential for education and dialogue especially among the youth of the States of PUIC member Parliaments;
1. Calls upon all OIC Member States to facilitate and make their visa policies transparent for citizens of all OIC Member States;
2. Also calls on OIC Member States to streamline the documents required for a visa application, abolish time-consuming and degrading bureaucratic practices, adopt a sound policy for visa procedures and increase the number of consular offices and facilitate access thereto.
3. Welcomes all agreements on visa facilitation among OIC Member States.
4. Invites all Member States to consolidate their cooperation and solidarity ties in all fields.
RESOLUTION NO.26-PFR/11-CONF
ON
THE SITUATION OF MUSLIM TATARS IN THE CRIMEA
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
In line with Resolution No. 25-PFR/10-CONF on the Situation of Muslim Tatars in the Crimea, adopted during 10th Session of the PUIC,
Expressing deep concern about the human rights violations of the Crimean Muslim Tatars, following the illegal annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation on 18 March 2014,
Stressing the need to appropriately address the status, security and safety of Crimean Tatars, and full enjoyment of their religious, cultural, educational and property rights,
Underscoring the vital importance of ensuring the safety and security of Muslim Tatars,
1. Urges all member governments to continue to pay due attention to the minority rights and to follow closely the situation in Crimea, in particular of the Muslim Crimean Tatar people, who are subjected to increasing suppression, intimidation and threats,
2. Calls on all member states to support immediate access of international human rights bodies and organizations to the peninsula,
3. Remains seized of the matter until the 12th Session of the PUIC.
RESOLUTION NO. 27-PFR/11-CONF
ON
PUIC – ICYF-DC COOPERATION
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Recalling Resolution 3/32-C(a) on the “Islamic Conference Youth Forum for Dialogue and Cooperation” adopted by the Thirty-second Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, held in Sana’a, Republic of Yemen (21-23 Jumada Al Awwal 1426H. (28 - 30 June 2005) which granted the ICYF-DC the status of OIC affiliated institution ; Resolution 8/42-C adopted by the 42nd Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation held in Kuwait, the State of Kuwait (27-28 May 2015) , which “appreciates the activities of ICYF-DC in promoting the program of 'The OIC Memorial Day for commemoration of humanitarian catastrophes of Muslim communities throughout the Twentieth century', including partnership with ISESCO and Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States to this end", and calls upon the Member States to actively take part in the program”; as well as the provisions on ICYF-DC contained in the Final Communiqué of by the 12th Islamic Summit Conference (6-7 February, 2013, Cairo), as well as the relevant provisions of the MOU signed between the PUIC and ICYF-DC on 21 January, 2015;
Desirous to establish horizontal cooperation between the international institutions functioning within the OIC domain, in particular with a view of exercising coordinated efforts for successful implementation of the OIC Ten-Year Programme of Action (TYPOA) adopted by the Third Extraordinary Session of the Islamic Summit Conference held in Makkah Al-Mukarramah on 7-8 December 2005;
Reiterating the importance of undertaking all necessary measures in order to achieve harmonized and speedy development of youth in the OIC countries in all areas, including enhancing technical capacity of youth organizations and developing and enhancing the education background and technical skills of the youth in science, technology, culture, heritage, sustainable development and moral education; and assisting national institutions in strengthening the human resource development among the youth;
Desirous to promote cooperation among the member parliaments in areas concerning youth issues;
1. Welcomes cooperation between PUIC and ICYF-DC in all spheres of common interests well as the Memorandum of Understanding signed between PUIC and ICYF-DC, reflecting the various dimensions of cooperation between the two institutions.
2. Welcomes ICYF-DC proposal on raising the awareness of the youth on the culture of parliamentarianism through ICYF-DC Programme of the “OIC Model”, as well as modeling of National Youth Parliaments/Councils; and invites member parliaments and PUIC Secretariat to actively cooperate with the ICYF-DC for the implementation of these programmes;
3. Welcomes the activities of the ICYF-DC -as a major youth institution- on the whole range of youth issues relating to the implementation of the OIC TYPOA;?
4. Supports the OIC "Memorial Day" initiative launched as a result of the OIC Inter-governmental Meeting of High-Level experts organized by ICYF-DC in partnership with ISESCO on 16-17 May 2008 in Istanbul (Turkey) with a view to commemorating human-made disasters inflicted on Muslim communities throughout the Twentieth Century; as well as cultural programs and joint actions under the initiative designed to raise the awareness of Muslim youth in the spirit of true solidarity and raise awareness on threats and challenges to the Islamic world;
5. Welcomes “Justice for Khojaly” international civil awareness Campaign initiated by Mrs. Leyla Aliyeva, ICYF-DC General Coordinator for Inter-Cultural Dialogue in the framework of OIC memorial day initiative, aimed at disseminating historical facts on the genocidal act perpetrated by Armenian forces against Azerbaijani civilians in the town of Khojaly (The Republic of Azerbaijan) on 26 February 1992; and calls upon the Member Parliaments to give proper recognition to this crime against humanity; take other necessary measures to condemn and bring justice perpetrates of Khojaly tragedy; support the Campaign on the national and international levels.
RESOLUTION NO. 28-PFR/11-CONF
ON
FIGHT AGAINST INTOLERANCE, ISLAMOPHOBIA AND XENOPHOBIA
The Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, in its 11th Session, held in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 14 - 15 Rabi ul Thani 1437 corresponding to 24 - 25 January, 2016,
Noting UN General Assembly Resolutions 66/3, 66/154, 66/167 and 66/208, which stress the importance of cultural diversity and address the necessity for combatting intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatization and discrimination,
Recalling its resolution 21-PFR/8 on the fight against Intolerance, Islamophobia and Xenophobia adopted on 22 January 2013,
Welcoming the UN General Assembly Resolution 66/161 of 18 December 2014, which contributes to universal combat against racism, xenophobia and intolerance,
Deeply concerned those incidents of religious intolerance and negative stereotyping of individuals on the basis of religion or belief continue to increase around the world,
Underlining especially the growing number of racist attacks targeting Muslim community in Europe,
Expressing regrets that between the years 2000-2014, almost 500 acts of Islamophobic aggression of various forms have taken place in Western Europe alone,
Observing that prejudices and misunderstandings amongst different cultures continue to constitute principal reasons of conflicts,
Bearing in mind that, successful fight against all forms and manifestations of discrimination and intolerance requires concerted efforts of the international community as a whole,
Emphasizing that inter-cultural and inter-faith dialogue are important for promotion of tolerance,
Underlining that the role of human rights, fundamental freedoms and democratic institutions are crucial in creating an environment conducive for inter-cultural and inter-religious understanding,
Urging states to take effective measure to address and combat Islamophobia as well as Xenophobia,
1. Emphasizes that there is a well-established international legal aquis which states that right to freedom expression must be used responsibly and restrain
2. Calls upon the international community to exert more effort for promoting an effective intercultural and inter-religious dialogue
3. Emphasizes the responsibility of Parliamentarians to condemn publically xenophobia, intolerance and discrimination.
4. Encourages states to raise awareness especially among young people about the risk of intolerance, Xenophobia and Islamophobia
5. Calls on the UN to adopt an international legal instrument criminalizing the vilification of divine religions and insulting Messengers and Prophets. Recommends to the OIC Member States to continue their efforts with the United Nations to achieve this aim.
6. Stresses the necessity of proscribing misuse of the freedoms of expression and the press to vilify Islam and other divine religions.
7. Calls on all states to prevent incitement to religions discriminations hostility, violence and vilification of Islam, by enactment of administrative and legal measures that proscribe such insult and render it punishable by law.
8. Calls also for implementing the strategy on combating Islamophobia adopted by the 11th Islamic Summit.
9. Welcomes UN General Assembly Res. No. 161/66 of 18 December 2014, which contributed to the international fight against racism, xenophobia and intolerance.
10. Stresses the responsibility of parliamentarian in publicly condemning xenophobia, bigotry and discrimination form wherever they come.
11. Notes the adoption by the UN Human Rights Council of Res. No. 18/16 on “Combating intolerance negative stereotyping, stigmatization, discrimination, incitement to violence, and committing violence against people due to their religion.