Qatar's Racism Complaint Against UAE, Saudi Arabia Resolved: UN Body
Faizan Hashmi Published February 03, 2023 | 07:00 PM
:A UN body investigating discrimination complaints lodged by Qatar against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia concluded its work following the resolution of these disputes, according to an announcement on Thursday
UNITED NATIONS, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 3rd Feb, 2023 ):A UN body investigating discrimination complaints lodged by Qatar against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia concluded its work following the resolution of these disputes, according to an announcement on Thursday.
The ad hoc Conciliation Commission was established by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) in the wake of a diplomatic crisis between the neighbouring Gulf nations, nearly eight years ago.
"I hope that the consensus found by Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia to discontinue the proceedings is the result of a genuine dialogue between the parties to end the dispute which arose in 2018 concerning allegations of racial discrimination," Verene Shepherd, the CERD chairperson, said in a statement.
In June 2017, four countries � the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt - severed diplomatic and economic relations with Qatar, citing alleged support for terrorism.
The following March, Qatar submitted complaints against the UAE and Saudi Arabia to the CERD, marking a first in the UN Committee's history.
The authorities claimed that political and economic sanctions, including the blockade of its borders, were directed at Qatari citizens solely based on their nationality, without legitimate justification.
The CERD monitors global implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, which entered into force more than 50 years ago.
Two ad hoc Conciliation Commissions were appointed in February 2020 to discuss the complaints.
The Committee commended all countries concerned for their cooperation towards reaching an amicable settlement to the racial discrimination disputes.
"Such cooperation demonstrates States parties' steadfast engagement to the collective enforcement of the Convention," Ms. Shepherd said.
Qatar and the UAE had both requested and agreed to end their proceedings at an ad hoc Conciliation Commission meeting on 26 January, according to a UN press release.
The second Commission involving Saudi Arabia wrapped up last year following agreement by both parties.
CERD has registered another case, Palestine against Israel, which is still pending, the press release said.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 25 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 25 April 2024
Mired in crisis, Boeing reports another loss
Session Awarding Ceremony 2024 held at Cadet College Muzaffarabad
Austrian ski great Hirscher to make comeback under Dutch flag
Pakistan, Japan agrees to convene 'Economic Policy Dialogue'
FM Dar conveys deepest sympathy on torrential rains devastation in UAE
Spain PM Sanchez says weighing resignation after wife's graft probe
Tennis: ATP/WTA Madrid Open results - 1st update
Long-lost Klimt portrait auctioned off for 30 mn euros
Osaka seals first win on clay since 2022 in Madrid
Earthquake jolts Karachi
More Stories From World
-
Blinken calls for US, China to manage differences 'responsibly'
7 minutes ago -
Norway oil giant Equinor's profit falls on lower gas prices
7 minutes ago -
N. Macedonia's right-wing presidential candidate wins 1st round
27 minutes ago -
Vietnam court jails soft drinks tycoon in $40 million scam case
27 minutes ago -
The guardian angels of the source of the Seine
47 minutes ago -
Star Dudamel brings inclusive vision to New York Philharmonic
2 hours ago
-
Paris dream of swimming in the Seine finally within reach
2 hours ago -
Portugal's Carnation Revolution, 50 years on
2 hours ago -
Tough times for Argentine factories as consumers penny-pinch
2 hours ago -
Use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among youth 'alarming': WHO
2 hours ago -
Football: Italian Cup result
2 hours ago -
Bird flu in humans? Experts see little risk
2 hours ago