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Saudi Arabia -- yes, that bastion of human rights and civil liberties -- has criticized "Norway's human rights record," as Felicity Morse reports it in the Telegraph/UK. They accuse Norway of "failing to protect its Muslim citizens and not doing enough to counter criticism of the prophet Mohammed."
Clearly, they exhibit a big FAIL! in comprehending what Western society is all about -- at least until the Sharia law-practicing populace overtakes The Enlightenment-inflected populace in some of these countries that don't have the population of the US:The gulf state called for all criticism of religion and of prophet Mohammed to be made illegal in Norway. It also expressed concern at "increasing cases of domestic violence, rape crimes and inequality in riches" and noted a continuation of hate crimes against Muslims in the country.
The Scandinavian nation came under scrutiny during the United Nations' Universal Periodic Review, in which 14 States are scheduled to have their human rights records examined.
...Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende was in Geneva to hear the concerns from 91 other countries. He told Norway's NTB newswire prior to the hearing: "It is a paradox that countries which do not support fundamental human rights have influence on the council, but that is the United Nations," reported The Local.
Human Rights Watch last report noted that in 2012 Saudi Arabia "stepped up arrests and trials of peaceful dissidents, and responded with force to demonstrations by citizens."
It continued "Authorities continue to suppress or fail to protect the rights of 9 million Saudi women and girls and 9 million foreign workers. As in past years, thousands of people have received unfair trials or been subject to arbitrary detention.
About that United Nations, a Sun News editorial:
Nope, it's not from a parody website. This is real news: "Iran wins seat on UN body that presses for women's rights." That's an actual headline from the Washington Times.The Islamic Republic of Iran was elected to several United Nations human rights committees last week, including receiving a four-year term on the Commission on the Status of Women.
Human rights in Iran? Wiki-Mmm, mmm, good!
The government of Iran is criticized both for restrictions and punishments that follow the Islamic Republic's constitution and law, and for actions that do not, such as the torture, rape, and killing of political prisoners, and the beatings and killings of dissidents and other civilians.[2]Restrictions and punishments in the Islamic Republic of Iran which violate international human rights norms include harsh penalties for crimes, punishment of "victimless crimes" such as fornication and homosexuality, execution of offenders under 18 years of age, restrictions on freedom of speech and the press (including the imprisonment of journalists), and restrictions on freedom of religion and gender equality in the Islamic Republic's Constitution (especially attacks on members of the Bahá'í religion).
Reported abuses falling outside of the laws of the Islamic Republic that have been condemned include the execution of thousands of political prisoners in 1988, and the widespread use of torture to extract repudiations by prisoners of their cause and comrades on video for propaganda purposes.[3]
Nobody needs lectures from Soddy Barbaria.
Martin at April 30, 2014 9:30 AM
This just shows the inherent problems of mixing government and morality, on a global scale. What we consider moral, is completely alien in other parts of the world and vice versa.
Joe j at April 30, 2014 9:30 AM
What exactly is the purpose for the western world being in the U.N.?
Jim P. at April 30, 2014 10:06 AM
Exactly my thoughts Jim P. Get out of the UN and quit spending millions of dollars to support an organization where the majority of member nations actively work against us.
Jay at April 30, 2014 11:04 AM
What you see in un is what you see worldwide when democracy exists. Even in democracy, it is possible that in different places, voting happens differently because of the inherently different morals of people. While democracy may have worked in some cases in some places, I guess it is unlikely to work everywhere at all times because not all people are sensible. And that same lack of sense is what is displayed when the democratic process of the UN is followed. What the west considers right need not necessarily be considered right in other parts of the world(not defending saudi, but that is what free speech is). Within usa, what males consider right may not be considered right by females, or whatever(any number of permutations of different demographic groups)
redrajesh at April 30, 2014 11:15 AM
Sounds like an excellent opportunity to funnel billions of dollars into Norway's ... wait a sec ... whaddya mean they have no oil?
Ahem.
The Sheikh makes an excellent point and America shall continue to stand ready to smite his enemies at our expense.
Gog_Magog_Carpet_Reclaimers at April 30, 2014 8:45 PM
Funny, because here in Switzerland the increase in rape, domestic violence, etc (if there even is an increase) is attributed (rightly or wrongly) to immigrants from misogynistic countries.
NicoleK at May 1, 2014 5:54 AM
Norway has tons of oil. That's why they are so rich
NicoleK at May 1, 2014 5:55 AM
"Norway has tons of oil. That's why they are so rich"
So why in the world aren't we invading? Those poor downtrodden victims need our help, stat!
Gog_Magog_Carpet_Reclaimers at May 1, 2014 9:04 PM
NicoleK is correct. I live in Norway and the majority of rapes are not from ethnic Norwegians but foreigners from certain countries.
Kendra at May 3, 2014 4:47 AM
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