By APP
United Nations : The Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Group in New York has strongly condemned the blasphamous Dutch film and demanded legal action against its release.
The demand for legal action by the Dutch government was made in a statement issued Wednesday by Pakistan’s U.N. Ambassador Munir Akram in his capacity as chairman of the OIC group.
“The film, distorts the message of Islam by selective and out of text quotation as well as biased interpretation of the verses of the Holy Quran, the statement said.
The OIC Group said the film violated various articles of the International Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights that prohibit any advocacy of racial or religious hatred.
“The film is an act of religious hatred and a racist and xenophobic attempt to advance a narrow political agenda and would merely serve to disturb peace, stability and social harmony within and among States,” the statement said. “For the Muslims around the world, it is an attempt to impede the enjoyment of the right to practice and manifest their religion without fear or coercion, particularly for those who live in non-Muslim countries.”
The group urged all concerned parties to exert their efforts to prevent further dissemination of this provocative film as it would undermine the ongoing efforts to promote peaceful coexistence.
“Despite this blatant provocation, Muslims have shown restraint and responsibility. However, recurrence of similar offences could spark wider anger, a matter that underlines the need for a joint commitment to show sensitivity and respect for the religion and belief of other s in accordance with international law.”