WCC demands to halt construction and dismantle(sic) Israel barrier

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The executive committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has issued a powerful appeal to the Israeli government demanding that they "stop and
reverse the construction of the wall in the Occupied Palestinian Territories".

The "construction and location" of the Israeli wall on occupied Palestinian territory is a "violation of the Charter of the United Nations and fundamental principles
of international law", says the WCC executive committee in a statement adopted during its 17-20 February 2004 meeting in Geneva.

It also calls on all member churches and ecumenical partners to "condemn the wall as an act of unlawful annexation", which "should not be recognised by any
state".

The statement "strongly condemns the violations of human rights and humanitarian consequences" of the barrier. The resulting obstacles in accessing
workplaces, farmland, health services and schools among others, constitute a violation of the rights to liberty of movement, work, adequate standard of living
including housing, health care, education and equality before the law.

Full Text at WCC

[Jim Sagle]

1. The WCC ain't nuthin' but shit.

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2. Thanks. It's always good to win a bet. nt

[David Dunham]

3. Does Anyone Think Sharon will listen to a bunch of liberal Christians?

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4. The question is not whether Sharon will listen.

The fact is something is having an effect.

[Lithos]

5. Locking

Not a recent news or op-ed article.

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