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Fiji Government's Stance on Israel's Genocide in Gaza Criticised by NGO Coalition

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The Fijian government's response to the Israeli genocide in Gaza has been sharply criticised by the NGO Coalition on Human Rights in Fiji, which has accused the government of setting a precedent for its approach to human rights and international law in the future. The coalition's statement contrasts with the values of justice, freedom, and international law that the Fijian people hold dear. The statement comes amidst international condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza, with France becoming the first G7 country to formally recognise the state of Palestine.

Key Takeaways:

  • The NGO Coalition on Human Rights in Fiji has criticised the Fijian government's stance on Israel's genocide in Gaza, saying it "starkly contrasts" with the international community's condemnation as a violation of international law.
  • The government's response would set a precedent for how it deals with crises and conflicts in the future.
  • Fiji's position on the genocide in Gaza and the occupation of Palestinians contradicts the values of justice, freedom, and international law cherished by the Fijian people.
  • At least 142 countries out of the 193 members of the UN currently recognise or plan to recognise a Palestinian state, including European Union members Norway, Ireland, Spain, and Slovenia.
  • Fiji's coalition government has submitted a written statement in support of the Israeli genocidal occupation of Palestine, including East Jerusalem.
  • Fiji's coalition government voted against a UN General Assembly resolution that demanded an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
  • The government approved the allocation of $1.12 million to establish an embassy in Israel.
  • The NGO coalition stated that it had made repeated requests to the government to enforce the basic tenets of international law on Israel, but was met with "indifference".
  • Over 62,000 Palestinians have been killed in the war on Gaza, most of whom were women and children.

Statistics:

  • 142 countries, including European Union members Norway, Ireland, Spain, and Slovenia, recognise or plan to recognise a Palestinian state.
  • 62,000 Palestinians have been killed in the war on Gaza, most of whom were women and children.
  • $1.12 million allocated by the Fijian government to establish an embassy in Israel.

Sources:

  • NGO Coalition on Human Rights in Fiji
  • The Fijian government's written statement in support of the Israeli genocidal occupation of Palestine
  • UN General Assembly resolution on immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza
  • Fiji Women's Crisis Centre (chair), Fiji Women's Rights Movement, Citizens' Constitutional Forum, femLINKpacific, Social Empowerment and Education Programme, and Diverse Voices and Action (DIVA) for Equality Fiji
  • Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG)

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