JI memorandum to Jordan Monarch through Embassy Following memorandum was presented to the acting ambassador H.E. Ebrahim by a delegation headed by Sec. Gen Syed Munawar Hasan on Dec 6, 1999
His Majesty King Abdullah
II Through: H.E. Ambassador Hashimite Kingdom of Jordan - Islamabad –Pakistan We in Jamaa't e Islami Pakistan like most other Muslims in Pakistan and the Muslim world learnt with astonishment and deep sorrow about the decision taken by the Government of Jordan regarding the deportation of members of "Hammas" Politburo from their native land on Nov 21,1999. According to the reports received the Politburo was in operation for the last at least six years as a center for information and diplomatic activities for the noble cause of liberating the First Qibla. It was perfectly in harmony of Jordan's policy of its support to the Palestinian cause and accommodating millions of the displaced Palestinian people. As a matter of fact this policy secured a high respect for Jordan in the hearts of people all over the Muslim world. Contrary to this, the present measure of deporting the Hamas leadership is not only a blunt divergence from the earlier Policy, it has also created a lot of dissatisfaction among all those who are concerned with the holy struggle for the liberation of First Qibla. It rather portrays image of a Government not ready to give its citizens the rights of freedom of expression of their political opinion, and the right to defend their cause and their people. A careful scrutiny of the facts clearly reveals that the charges levied against the deported leadership, including that of possessing arms and attempting to undermine national security of Jordan are not based on any credible Judiciary evidence. Moreover the deported Hamas leaders are Jordanian citizens and have played a significant constructive role in the civil community of Jordan. Infact the freedom struggle undertaken by these brothers against Israeli occupation constitutes defending Jordanian territories, particularly the West Bank territory, which was occupied by Israel from Jordanian sovereignty in 1967. In our view the deportation step is not a just step and only serves the Zionist interest of weakening the political struggle for liberation and dividing the resistance forces. Jamaa't Islami Pakistan firmly believes that defending the usurped rights and Islamic Holy lands is a duty of all noble Muslims and it therefore urges your highness to: Immediately allow the deported brothers return home to their people and families. Restore for them their right of legitimate political work and information in accordance with the understanding that existed between the "Hamas" Movement and Jordanian government since 1993. We hope that the fervent call being made by Muslims all over the world would meet your favorable and positive response. |
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