“We must show solidarity with the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Now there are people who managed to divide and create two sides. There is a side that believes in the multi-ethnic aspect of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the diversity. If you look at the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in which people of different faiths worked together, history where people contributed immeasurably, a country that is a jewel in Europe with generous people who believe in humanity.
There is another side, which is not part of Bosnian culture, tradition and beliefs. Fascism. Bosnia has always stood against fascism. Bosnia has always fought against fascism. What kind of people do you have to be to support that ideology, an ideology that promotes genocide and ethnic cleansing and rape? It is our duty to stand up against that ideology. It is our duty to show solidarity, to show that we will not remain silent, we cannot allow such an ideology, especially when we said NEVER AGAIN after the Holocaust, when after the genocide in Bosnia we committed ourselves to not allowing it to happen again.
That’s why we’re here tonight, that’s why I’m proud that so many different cities and people came together to say NO to such ideology, hatred and division. I am proud that our country stood against that ideology, that our politicians are coming together in parliament with Alicia Kearns, to say no to destruction. We must ensure that our voices are heard loud and clear in other countries as well. I am honored to be here and thank you for being here.”
Dr. AZMI WAQAR, PATRON OF BH UK NETWORK
