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"en.20111027.17.4-138-000"2
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"Madam President, first of all a statistic that explains the gravity of the situation: three quarters of the people around the world persecuted and discriminated against due to their faith are Christians. The Pope recently reminded us of this during the 12 September summit in Rome, where among others representatives of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe met to discuss hate crimes against Christians.
In the resolution we talk about Egypt, where the risks are currently high since there is a strong Christian community accounting for 10% of the population, and Syria, where genuine crimes against humanity may be taking place, according to the United Nations Commissioner. However I must point out that these crimes also take place in various parts of Asia, as well as in Africa, I refer to the recent episodes of persecution in the Philippines, India and Pakistan.
Crimes against Christians are increasing worryingly: we are seeing violence and aggressive behaviour against priests, worshippers and Protestant street preachers, and above all attacks on churches and cemeteries in an atmosphere of total lack of religious freedom, which should include the right to preach, educate, convert, contribute to political discourse and participate fully in public life. Many Christians in the world are not allowed to do these things."@en1
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