Uzbekistan and five other countries condemned attempts to glorify Nazis at the UN Human Rights Council. The statement, presented before the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end, rejected the justification of fascism and warned against the distortion of historical facts. The nations committed to combat nationalism and uphold the historical truth surrounding fascism and its consequences.
At the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Uzbekistan, along with Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan, issued a joint statement condemning the glorification of Nazis. This declaration coincided with the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II, underscoring the timely nature of their firm stance against fascism.
The Russian delegation representative, Yevgeny Ustinov, articulated that any attempts to glorify the actions of Nazis and their accomplices are indefensible. He referenced the Nuremberg Tribunal, which deemed the actions of Nazi leaders as crimes, including mass murder, slavery, and promotion of chauvinism. The joint statement characterized these acts as genocide perpetrated against the peoples of the Soviet Union.
Moreover, the statement expressed strong disapproval of efforts to equate the responsibility for World War II between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany. This narrative is viewed as a disservice to the memory of the millions who perished during the conflict. The signatories reiterated their commitment to uphold the truth regarding the collective victory over Nazism, while also opposing the resurgence of fascist ideologies.
Additionally, the delegations emphasized the necessity of combating nationalism and all forms of racial and religious discrimination through coordinated action within the UN framework. They maintained that unity is essential in addressing these threats to peace and stability.
This UN Human Rights Council session was a significant endeavor in safeguarding historical memory and resisting the glorification of fascism. Uzbekistan and its allied countries pledged to persist in their efforts towards this goal in the future.
The joint statement from Uzbekistan and five other nations at the UN Human Rights Council highlights a strong condemnation of the glorification of Nazism and a commitment to preserving historical memory surrounding World War II. Through defending the truth and countering attempts to distort history, these countries aim to combat rising nationalism and discrimination, ensuring continued collective action against such ideologies.
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