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05DHAKA2297
2005-05-17 04:01:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Dhaka
Cable title:
Media Reaction: Alleged Desecration of the Holy
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UNCLAS DHAKA 002297
SIPDIS
FOR I/FW, B/G, IIP/G/NEA-SA, B/VOA/N (BANGLA SERVICE) STATE
FOR SA/PAB, SA/PPD (LSCENSNY, SSTRYKER),SA/RA, INR/R/MR,
AND PASS TO USAID FOR ANE/ASIA/SA/B (WJOHNSON)
CINCPAC FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ADVISOR, J51 (MAJ TURNER),J45
(MAJ NICHOLLS)
USARPAC FOR APOP-IM (MAJ HEDRICK)
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
SUBJECT: Media Reaction: Alleged Desecration of the Holy
Quran; Dhaka
Summary: Anti-West "Inqilab" says the U.S. Administration
is concerned about the worldwide protest and demonstrations
against the desecration. Secretary Rice's comments about
investigation and punishment to offenders are positive
steps. But the United States should not confine itself to
words only. The anti-Muslim American bandits have hurt the
sentiments of all Muslims. Quick punitive measures must be
taken against them. Pro-Jamaat-e-Islam "Sangram" says the
desecration of the Holy Quran is a heinous crime at a time
when the world is talking much about protection of
democracy, human rights, and religious freedom. The Muslim
community is awaiting U.S. action on the desecration of the
holy book.
Following are excerpts from the editorials:
--------------
Alleged Desecration of the Holy Quran
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"Desecration of the Holy Quran"
Anti-West vernacular daily "Inqilab" editorially opines
(05/17/05):
The desecration of the Holy Quran is an insult to the world
Muslims and the entire mankind. Muslims respect followers
of other religions and equally respect their holy books.
There is no instance of any desecration of others' religious
books by Muslims. In fact, no religion ever permits
desecration of others' religious book.
The U.S. Administration is concerned about the worldwide
protest and demonstrations against the desecration.
Secretary Rice's comments about investigation and punishment
SIPDIS
to offenders are positive steps. But the United States
should not confine itself to words only. The anti-Muslim
American bandits have hurt the sentiments of all Muslims.
Quick punitive measures must be taken against them.
--------------
"Arrogance of the Imprudent"
Jamaat-e-Islam organ vernacular "Sangram" editorial said
(0517/05):
The desecration of the Holy Quran is a heinous crime at a
time when the world is talking much about protection of
democracy, human rights, and religious freedom. The Muslim
community is awaiting U.S. action on the desecration of the
holy book. If the United States takes punitive actions
against the alleged soldiers, they might get rid of the
deadly consequences of this world and the next world. If it
fails, it will have to encounter serious danger. The sooner
the United States realizes this, the better. The Muslims
may not remain silent if the United States does not act.
Because, justice shrinks if wrongdoing is harbored.
Thomas
SIPDIS
FOR I/FW, B/G, IIP/G/NEA-SA, B/VOA/N (BANGLA SERVICE) STATE
FOR SA/PAB, SA/PPD (LSCENSNY, SSTRYKER),SA/RA, INR/R/MR,
AND PASS TO USAID FOR ANE/ASIA/SA/B (WJOHNSON)
CINCPAC FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ADVISOR, J51 (MAJ TURNER),J45
(MAJ NICHOLLS)
USARPAC FOR APOP-IM (MAJ HEDRICK)
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
SUBJECT: Media Reaction: Alleged Desecration of the Holy
Quran; Dhaka
Summary: Anti-West "Inqilab" says the U.S. Administration
is concerned about the worldwide protest and demonstrations
against the desecration. Secretary Rice's comments about
investigation and punishment to offenders are positive
steps. But the United States should not confine itself to
words only. The anti-Muslim American bandits have hurt the
sentiments of all Muslims. Quick punitive measures must be
taken against them. Pro-Jamaat-e-Islam "Sangram" says the
desecration of the Holy Quran is a heinous crime at a time
when the world is talking much about protection of
democracy, human rights, and religious freedom. The Muslim
community is awaiting U.S. action on the desecration of the
holy book.
Following are excerpts from the editorials:
--------------
Alleged Desecration of the Holy Quran
--------------
"Desecration of the Holy Quran"
Anti-West vernacular daily "Inqilab" editorially opines
(05/17/05):
The desecration of the Holy Quran is an insult to the world
Muslims and the entire mankind. Muslims respect followers
of other religions and equally respect their holy books.
There is no instance of any desecration of others' religious
books by Muslims. In fact, no religion ever permits
desecration of others' religious book.
The U.S. Administration is concerned about the worldwide
protest and demonstrations against the desecration.
Secretary Rice's comments about investigation and punishment
SIPDIS
to offenders are positive steps. But the United States
should not confine itself to words only. The anti-Muslim
American bandits have hurt the sentiments of all Muslims.
Quick punitive measures must be taken against them.
--------------
"Arrogance of the Imprudent"
Jamaat-e-Islam organ vernacular "Sangram" editorial said
(0517/05):
The desecration of the Holy Quran is a heinous crime at a
time when the world is talking much about protection of
democracy, human rights, and religious freedom. The Muslim
community is awaiting U.S. action on the desecration of the
holy book. If the United States takes punitive actions
against the alleged soldiers, they might get rid of the
deadly consequences of this world and the next world. If it
fails, it will have to encounter serious danger. The sooner
the United States realizes this, the better. The Muslims
may not remain silent if the United States does not act.
Because, justice shrinks if wrongdoing is harbored.
Thomas