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GENEVA, March 28 (KUNA) -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Human
Rights Louise Arbour said Friday that she joins in the condemnation, as
expressed by the Secretary-General and the three UN Special Rapporteurs, of
the tone and content of the film 'Fitna' by Dutch Geert Wilders.
Arbour urged all those who understandably feel profoundly offended by its
provocative message to restrict themselves to denouncing its hateful content
by peaceful means.
"There is a protective legal framework, and the resolution of the
controversy that this film will generate should take place within it," she
added.
She also urged lawmakers everywhere to discharge their responsibility under
Articles 19 and 20 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
"They should offer strong protective measures to all forms of freedom of
expression, while at the same time enacting appropriate restrictions, as
necessary, to protect the rights of others," Arbour said.
She noted that equally, they should prohibit any advocacy of national,
racial, or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination,
hostility or violence. (end)
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