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2008-02-07 International-UN-NGOs

UN Watch welcomes clarification by UN rights chief on Arab Charter

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Posted by mojo">mojo 2008-02-07 13:33|| 2008-02-07 13:33|| Front Page Top

#2 UN Watch welcomed the new clarification issued today by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour, in response to its Jan. 28, 2008 letter protesting her endorsement of the Arab Charter on Human Rights, which contains anti-Semitic provisions.

Last week the High Commissioner endorsed the Arab Charter, but today she has shown courage in criticizing its incompatibility with international norms and standards, and thats a step forward, said Hillel Neuer, UN Watch executive director. We welcome Ms. Arbours recognition today that the Arab Charter includes inconsistencies in regard to its approach to the death penalty for children, the rights of women and non-citizens, and anti-Zionism.

Oooh, I'l bet Louise popped a friggin vein when she got called on this...

Posted by tu3031 2008-02-07 13:37|| 2008-02-07 13:37|| Front Page Top

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