THE CANADIAN ISLAMIC CONGRESS
MEDIA COMMUNIQUE
January 27, 2006
CANADIAN ISLAMIC CONGRESS URGES NEW PM TO RESPECT DEMOCRATIC RESULTS
IN PALESTINIAN ELECTIONS -- IRA LEADERS AND EVEN FORMER ISRAELI PMs
ONCE LABELLED TERRORISTS; HAMAS
VICTORY A NEW PHASE IN MIDDLE EAST HISTORY
"Palestinians are to be congratulated for holding their recent
elections in
a free, fair, and democratic manner," the Canadian Islamic Congress
said in
a short statement issued today.
CIC noted that more than 77 % percent of eligible Palestinian voters
cast
ballots in this week's elections, which saw a surprise upset in favour
of
Hamas party.
CIC is urging the new government of Canadian PM-elect Stephen Harper to
respect the results of a vote that could soon see Hamas in political
control of Gaza and the West Bank.
"Canada should adopt a balanced policy in the region in order to work
towards, and ultimately achieve, peace with justice," the CIC statement
continued.
"Not to deal with the new Palestinian government will be a serious
setback
to the peace movement and serve only to escalate the violence. The Irish
Republican Army's political wing proved itself competent to govern
without
continuing armed violence; likewise, several former Israeli prime
ministers
were once labelled terrorists. Hamas should be given the same chance to
establish itself in this new phase of Middle East history. We believe
that
bringing Hamas into the legitimate political process and opening
constructive dialogue will help to moderate its policies."
CONTACTS:
Dr. Mohamed Elmasry
(519) 746-4107 (O)
(519) 498-1350 (Cell)
e-mail: np@canadianislamiccongress.com
Mrs. Wahida Valiante
(905) 771-1023
e-mail: nvp@canadianislamiccongress.com
Ce groupe supposément religieux
a fait subir des atrocités innomables
à de simples citoyens dans un kibboutz voué à la paix
et vous allez me dire que des pays vont continuer à les soutenir !