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Mootaz Khalil

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2013-01-15
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  1. “That has been one major contribution to international peace and security brought about by the Egyptian revolution. The real defeat of extremist terrorist ideologies did not occur by security means or by the force of Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. It happened in Tahrir Square with the success of the revolution in institutionalizing peaceful change.”

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  2. “The teachings exposed the fallacies of extremist ideologies that claim a religious foundation. An effective response to terrorism came with the Egyptian Revolution in January 2011. It proved, in a practical way, that change can occur by peaceful means. It showed that people should not resort to terrorism to achieve political change. The fact that people may say no, stand up for their rights without violence and succeed in fulfilling their goals peacefully meant that there was no justification for terrorism. The fact that Islamic political parties that believe in democracy and resort to the ballot box can actually reach power through such means serves to expose the lies of criminal groups that claim an unfounded religious justification for their crimes.”

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  3. “We have always supported international and regional counter-terrorism efforts. Under the former regime, we resorted mainly to military and security means at the expense of other solutions. The policies that were adopted in the late 1980s and early 19905 had limited success. We came to realize the dangers of radical and extremist thinking, and therefore adopted innovative policies to address such ideologies. We embarked upon a programme that promoted teaching the true principles of Islam that are based on tolerance and moderation and that reject violence and extremism in order to review and redress radical ideologies. Al-Azhar University, the main centre of Islamic thought for centuries, increased the training of religious leaders from Egypt and other countries on combating radicalization and extremism.”

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  4. “We condone the freedom of expression that respects diversity and combats the myth of the clash of civilizations, not the one that is used to incite hatred or to target one specific religion or culture and that deepens ignorance and disregard towards the other. The OIC Group reiterates as well the need to make a clear distinction between terrorism and the exercise of the legitimate right of peoples to resist foreign occupation. That distinction is duly observed in international law, international humanitarian law, in Chapter VII, Article 51, of the Charter of the United Nations and in General Assembly resolution 46/51. Before I conclude, I would like to add a few words in my national capacity. Egypt has suffered throughout its recent history from the dangers of terrorism.”

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  5. “The OIC Group notes with deep concern the instances of intolerance, discrimination, profiling, negative stereotyping, stigmatization, religious hatred and violence against Muslims, as well as the denigration of their religion and its symbols, including the Koran and the Prophet - peace be upon him - that occur in many parts of the world. Such acts contravene international human rights norms. They are against the principle of the freedom of religion. They are against the relevant General Assembly and Security Council resolutions. They have implications that may result in serious threats to international peace and security. We acknowledge and respect the importance of the freedom of expression in promoting tolerance and understanding among nations.”

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  6. “Fourthly, we cannot rely on security and legal measures alone to eradicate terrorism. The most effective way to combat terrorism is to eliminate its root causes. The international community should work collectively towards resolving existing protracted conflicts. It should recognize and fulfil the legitimate right ofpeoples to self- determination. The international community should also assist the efforts of all nations towards poverty eradication, equity, raising the standard of living and improving educational policies. That will undoubtedly contribute to removing the major root causes of terrorism. Furthermore, there is a need to intensify international cooperation, dialogue and understanding among cultures and civilizations to eliminate prejudice.”

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  7. “The United Nations should increase its efforts to combat terrorist acts committed by States and develop the necessary legal instruments to penalize State terrorism. Thirdly, there is a need to adopt a comprehensive approach in criminalizing incitement to terrorism. Security Council resolution 1624 (2005), adopted in September 2005, was an important step in that regard. Yet all forms of incitement should be criminalized and prosecuted. Indirect incitement, which may take the form ofracism, xenophobia or insulting religious beliefs and symbols, is a very insidious trigger for terrorism. It can be more dangerous than direct incitement. The United Nations should effectively address the dangers posed by racism, xenophobia and offences against religion, as such acts constitute a grave incitement to terrorism.”

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  8. “First, the evolving nature of terrorism makes effective regional and international cooperation indispensable in the combat against terrorism. There is a need to improve institutional cooperation between Member States and to enhance the efforts of the United Nations in that regard. Secondly, the United Nations should stress that all terrorist acts should be combated within a single legal paradigm, so as to end the use of double standards in addressing this serious threat. Criminalizing all acts of terrorism, regardless of their motivation, should be accompanied by the pursuit of all perpetrators of terrorist acts under due process of law, be they individuals, groups or States. Criminalizing terrorist acts committed by State actors is as necessary as criminalizing acts committed by non-State actors.”

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  9. “We reaffirm the importance of the balanced implementation of the Strategy in all its aspects, in particular concerning conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism; measures to prevent and combat terrorism; and capacity-building and respect for human rights and the rule of law while countering terrorism. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation is very much aware of the fact that terrorism is one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. The member States of the OIC have been the prime targets of terrorist acts. Despite its best intentions, the world community has yet to enhance its response in addressing this dangerous phenomenon. Applying the following principles could improve the efforts of the United Nations and its Member States to combat terrorism.”

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  10. “In addition, we would like to thank the Secretary-General for his participation and for his introductory statement. At the outset, let me reiterate the position of the member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in condemning unequivocally all acts of terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, irrespective of its motivation and objectives, and regardless of the nature of the perpetrators, be they individuals, groups or States. The OIC believes that the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy constitutes an ongoing effort. It is a living document that should be updated regularly.”

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  11. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The OIC Group thanks Pakistan for its initiative in organizing this important debate. It allows us to reflect on the current approach taken by the United Nations to counter terrorism and address the challenges we all face in the fight against that global threat. The OIC Group reaffirms its full cooperation with the United Nations and the international community in that regard. We would like to thank Her Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Pakistan for presiding over the meeting and for her opening remarks. We would like also to convey the condolences of the Group to the people and the Government of Pakistan in connection with the terrorist attacks that took place in Quetta last Friday.”

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