Thursday 29 January
Muslims protest against persecutions
Indian Muslims demonstrated in Delhi against the presumed harassment of the Muslims by police forces. A special train brought them in Delhi Thursday morning.
The train came from Azamgarh in the state of Uttar Pradesh. A lot of passengers got on board it during the journey to Delhi. The protesters arrived in Delhi brandishing banners which said "Let the truth prevail, bring the innocents out of jail" and "Give us security, not tears and blood".
Maulana Amir Rashadi, one of the organizers of the demonstration, claims that young Muslims are too often accused of being terrorists. In November, Human Rights Watch declared that the police of the state of South Andhra Pradesh should be prosecuted. It was suspected to have tortured Muslims detained after bomb blasts last year. The Watch warned the police of the risks of stigmatising and alienating "a whole community". The government of the state had admitted that 21 people had been tortured and it paid to each of these victims 600 dollars in compensation.
Joanna Jolly from BBC, in Delhi, reports that more than 2000 persons had gathered.
Amik Jamai, a film-maker who participated in the demonstration, said that “the Muslims here are proud to be patriotic, they have promoted the concept of peace here, they live in harmony” "We are hoping for justice. We are hoping for transparency."
The ultimate objective of the organizers is a meeting with the interior minister.
My point of view
I think that the conflicts between religions are inevitable. However, in this case, it is a conflict between the government and a religious community. I find that the Indian government is not very tolerant. It is however necessary to remind that the Muslims are pointed out like terrorists in a lot of countries. And that India is no exception.
Eva
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7857468.stm
Muslims protest against persecutions
Indian Muslims demonstrated in Delhi against the presumed harassment of the Muslims by police forces. A special train brought them in Delhi Thursday morning.
The train came from Azamgarh in the state of Uttar Pradesh. A lot of passengers got on board it during the journey to Delhi. The protesters arrived in Delhi brandishing banners which said "Let the truth prevail, bring the innocents out of jail" and "Give us security, not tears and blood".
Maulana Amir Rashadi, one of the organizers of the demonstration, claims that young Muslims are too often accused of being terrorists. In November, Human Rights Watch declared that the police of the state of South Andhra Pradesh should be prosecuted. It was suspected to have tortured Muslims detained after bomb blasts last year. The Watch warned the police of the risks of stigmatising and alienating "a whole community". The government of the state had admitted that 21 people had been tortured and it paid to each of these victims 600 dollars in compensation.
Joanna Jolly from BBC, in Delhi, reports that more than 2000 persons had gathered.
Amik Jamai, a film-maker who participated in the demonstration, said that “the Muslims here are proud to be patriotic, they have promoted the concept of peace here, they live in harmony” "We are hoping for justice. We are hoping for transparency."
The ultimate objective of the organizers is a meeting with the interior minister.
My point of view
I think that the conflicts between religions are inevitable. However, in this case, it is a conflict between the government and a religious community. I find that the Indian government is not very tolerant. It is however necessary to remind that the Muslims are pointed out like terrorists in a lot of countries. And that India is no exception.
Eva
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7857468.stm
Jeudi 29 Janvier
Les Musulmans persécutés
Des Indiens de confession musulmane ont manifesté à Delhi contre le harcèlement présumé des Musulmans par les forces de l’ordre. Un train spécial les a amenés à Delhi jeudi matin.
Le train était parti de Azamgarh dans l’état de l’Uttar Pradesh et de nombreux passagers sont montés durant le trajet jusqu’à Delhi. Les protestataires sont arrivés à Delhi en brandissant des bannières qui disaient «Laissez prévaloir la vérité, sortez les innocents de prison » et « donnez-nous la sécurité et non les larmes et le sang »
Maulana Amir Rashadi, l’un des organisateurs de la manifestation, prétend que les jeunes Musulmans sont trop souvent accusés d’être des terroristes. En novembre, l'Observatoire des droits de l'homme a déclaré que la police de l'état d'Andhra Pradesh du sud devait être poursuivie. Elle était suspectée d’avoir torturé des musulmans placés en détention après des attentats à la bombe l’année dernière. L’Observatoire a averti les policiers des risques de stigmatiser et d’aliéner "une communauté entière". Le gouvernement de l’Etat a admis que 21 hommes avaient été torturés et a versé à chacune de ces victimes 600 dollars de dédommagement.
Joanna Jolly de la BBC, à Delhi, rapporte que plus de 2000 personnes s’étaient rassemblées.
Amik Jamai, un cinéaste qui a participé à la manifestation, a déclaré à la BBC que « Les Musulmans d’ici sont fiers d’être patriotes, ils ont accepté le concept de paix ici, et tous vivent en harmonie » « Nous espérons la justice. Nous espérons la transparence »
L’objectif ultime des organisateurs est une entrevue avec le ministre de l’Intérieur.
Mon point de vue
Je pense que les conflits de religions sont inévitables. Cependant, dans cette situation c’est un conflit entre le gouvernement et une communauté religieuse. Je trouve que le gouvernement indien ne fait pas preuve d’une grande tolérance. Mais il est pourtant nécessaire de se rappeler que les Musulmans sont pointés du doigt dans un grand nombre de pays et que l’Inde n’est donc malheureusement pas une exception.
Eva
