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MURDER
OF ARCHBISHOP RAHHO IN IRAQ IS CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY
Published:
13/03/2008 17:00
The
Ramadhan Foundation expresses its total disgust and anger at the brutal
murder of Catholic Archbishop of Mosul Paulos
Faraj Rahho, this senseless murder goes against humanity and we express
our deep sorrow to the Catholic Church and community around the world.
Islam
urges us to stand with those that are oppressed around the world,
whatever their nationality or faith, the killing of religious leaders
that work to promote peace and understanding in Iraq goes against the
very basic principles of Islam.
We
urge the United Nations to order an independent investigation into the
circumstances of Archbishop’s kidnap and subsequent killing and we urge
the Iraqi Government to bring the culprits to justice. There
should be no hiding place for these evil people anywhere in the
world.
Mr.
Muhammad Umar, Chairman of the Foundation comments:
“The
Ramadhan Foundation expresses its total disgust, anger and condemnation
at the senseless murder of Archbishop Rahho in Mosul, Iraq. The
killing of religious leaders in unacceptable and we offer our
condolences to Archbishop’s family and the Catholic Church.
We
call on the United Nations to begin an independent inquiry into his
murder and urge all concerned to cooperate. There should be an
international campaign to protect religious leaders from all faiths
from intimidation, threat or violence.
I know
that all the faith leaders will join me in paying tribute to Archbishop
Rahho’s work and calling for the protection of faith leaders.”
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Notes for editors
The
Ramadhan Foundation is the UK's leading Muslim youth organisation that
is working for peaceful co-existence and dialogue for all
communities. Based in Greater Manchester and working to also
establish the platform for human unity amongst our communities in the
UK.
For
further information contact:
Mr.
Mohammed Shafiq
Press
Spokesman
Mohammed.shafiq@ramadhanfoundation.com
07814835912
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