AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CONCERNS ON COMMUNAL VIOLENCE IN KHARGONE скачать в хорошем качестве

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CONCERNS ON COMMUNAL VIOLENCE IN KHARGONE

Amnesty International has urged Indian authorities to stop the unlawful demolitions of largely Muslim-owned properties in Khargone city of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Dozens of shops and houses owned by Muslims have been demolished following incidents of communal violence during Ram Navami celebrations in Khargone. The planned displacements by Indian government follow a similar pattern by New Delhi's new ally Israel, which regularly destroys the family homes of Palestinians. Attacks against Muslims have ramped up recently in India as dozens of Islamophobic or communal incidents are being reported each month. On 11 April, curfew was enforced in Khargone city in Madhya Pradesh after provocative slogans were raised by Hindutva near a mosque during celebration of Hindu festival Ram Navami that led to violence. Reacting to anti-Muslim move, Aakar Patel, Chair of Amnesty International India Chapter, in a statement said, “over the last few days, the country has witnessed some deeply disturbing events related to anti-Muslim attacks and hate speech. “On top of it, the authorities’ unlawful action of demolishing private property of people suspected of rioting, allegedly without notice or other due process requirements is a major blow to the rule of law. The majority of the demolished properties are owned by Muslims. Such punitive demolition of family homes of suspects could also amount to collective punishment, in violation of International Human Rights Law.” Aakar Patel said, the authorities must urgently carry out a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into the demolitions and ensure that those responsible for fanning violence and vandalism are brought to justice through fair trials. “Victims must be provided with effective remedy. It is the duty of the state to protect all people within its jurisdiction, including minority communities.”