Amnesty International Morocco Calls for Cultural Front against Terrorism
(MENAFN- Morocco World News) particularly religious extremism which has by various methods invaded society and threatens the peace and existence of all humanity.
Amnesty International-Morocco Calls for Cultural Front against Terrorism
Victims of terrorism and intolerance Amnesty affirmed should remain vigilant against the ongoing threat of terrorism to human rights namely freedom of speech and freedom of religion worldwide. Amnesty stressed that “In difficult circumstances we must not forget writers journalists and artists who were assassinated by the hand of terrorism.' Following this Amnesty seized its existence at the International Book Fair in Casablanca in remembrance of recent victims of terrorism. Among those honored was young Moroccan photographer Laila Alaoui who died after being shot in the events of the Ouagadougou terrorist attacks last month while conducting work as both a photographer and women’s rights researcher. Acknowledging the fear among terrorists of the power of word and creativity Amnesty stressed its keenness on using the International Book Fair as a platform to launch a series of interactive dialogues between writers and human rights defenders. The event is suitable to all with interests in culture and education and urges them to be proactive. The event was also the perfect occasion for writers to assemble into one cultural front to express support for those who risking their lives and dare to challenge existing beliefs. Amnesty’s call received wide approval from Moroccan intellectuals. So far many artists writers politicians have affirmed their solidarity with Amnesty’s initiative. Among them are: – Abdul Rahim Allam chairman of the Moroccan Writers’ Union – Salah ElOuadie human rights activist poet and philosopher. – Fatiha Sdass member of the Political Bureau of the USFP party – Abdeslam Aboudrar Ambassador of Morocco in London – Nouzha Skali former Minister of Social Development Family and Solidarity – Amal Aouch Moroccan artist – Abdelkader El Alami former president of the Moroccan League for the defense of human rights. All of those listed among various others have publicly shown their support to Amnesty’s cause to establish a cultural front to eradicate violent extremism.
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