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 4. UN chief condemns assassination of Salmaan Taseer


UN CHIEF CONDEMNS ASSASSINATION OF SALMAAN TASEER


TASEER WAS GUNNED DOWN BY ONE OF HIS OWN BODYGUARDS IN KOHSAR MARKET IN
ISLAMABAD YESTERDAY.

Written by Agencies
United Nations | January 5, 2011 11:16 IST

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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the assassination of
Pakistan’s Punjab province Governor Salmaan Taseer,terming it as a great loss
for the country.

“The Secretary-General condemns the assassination of the Governor of Punjab
Province in Pakistan,Salmaan Taseer,a prominent leader whose death is a loss for
Pakistan,” said a statement attributable to the spokesman of the UN chief.

“The Secretary-General extends his condolences to the family of Mr Taseer and to
the Government and people of Pakistan,” the statement said.

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Taseer was gunned down by one of his own bodyguards in Kohsar market in
Islamabad yesterday.



Upon surrendering to authorities,the assassin is reported to have voiced his
opposition to the reform of Pakistan’s blasphemy law.

The assassination was also condemned by the US Commission on International
Religious Freedom (USCIRD).

“Governor Taseer had been courageous in his criticism of Pakistan’s flawed
blasphemy law,comments which ultimately cost him his life,” said Leonard
Leo,USCIRF chair.

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“His murder sadly demonstrates how the blasphemy law has fueled a culture of
impunity that threatens both Muslims and members of minority religious
communities. We urge Pakistan to eliminate its blasphemy law,which impedes
freedom of religion and belief and can only weaken its internal security and
stability. And,we urge the authorities to bring the attacker to justice,” Leo
said.

“Governor Taseer was a proud champion of democracy and respect for the rights of
women and minorities,” said John Kerry,Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee.

“He fearlessly stood up to the threats of extremists,and lost his life in
defense of moderation and tolerance,values shared by most Pakistani citizens.
The best way to honor his legacy is to continue resisting violent extremism and
supporting the core principles on which Pakistan was founded,” Kerry said.



First published on: 05-01-2011 at 11:16 IST

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