Recognise widespread & targeted attacks on minority groups by ISIL as "genocide"

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Recognise widespread & targeted attacks on minority groups by ISIL as "genocide"

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There is much evidence that ISIL have been carrying out targeted, ethnic/religious cleansing of minority groups across the Middle East. ISIL's actions now constitute an act of genocide according to UN definitions. Failure to recognise these acts as genocide opposes the purpose of UN Convention.

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The UK government must use its influence to urge the UN to seek agreement to designate ISIL's actions as 'genocide;' encourage the 127 signatories to the convention to face up to their duty, and send a clear message that perpetrators will be held accountable by the ICC.

Letter to David Cameron signed by 75 MPs & Lords:
http://www.pgaction.org/pdf/2015-12-21-Letter-Genocide-by-Daesh.pdf

UN Convention on Genocide:
http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/CrimeOfGenocide.aspx

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