The countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) condemned before the Human Rights Council, in the strongest terms, the heinous acts of assaulting the sanctity and sanctity of the Holy Qur’an, which targets the foundations of the Islamic religion and the deepest meanings of faith for Muslims all over the world, violating their basic rights.
The condemnation came in a joint statement of the GCC countries during the urgent discussion on deliberate and public acts of religious hatred to desecrate copies of the Holy Quran.
They expressed concern about the escalating anti-Islamic acts in various parts of the world, noting that the growing phenomena fuel cultural tension and undermine peaceful coexistence, the bridges that we are making great efforts to build between different cultures, and strenuous efforts to promote tolerance and cross-cultural understanding.
They called on the international community to stand firmly in the face of this rampant scourge that takes refuge under the pretext of freedom of expression, calling on the Human Rights Council to assume its responsibilities in addressing these violations.
In their joint statement, they urged the member states of the Human Rights Council to take immediate and effective measures against all anti-Islamic acts, ensure that perpetrators to be held accountable, and prevent their recurrence in the future, noting that international law and relevant resolutions oblige states to protect the right to freedom of religion and belief of Muslims, including the right to practice their worship, the obligation to protect religious sanctities, and to confront any acts of contempt or disregard for the importance of the Holy Quran.
Source: Saudi Press Agency