Press Statement
Condemnation of Humanist Association of Nepal (HUMAN)


                            Date: September 2, 2004

Humanist Association of Nepal (HUMAN) is deeply shocked by the barbaric and gruesome murder of twelve innocent Nepalese by the so-called Army of Ansar al-Sunna, an Islamic terrorist group in Iraq. In this moment of national tragedy and grief, Humanist Association of Nepal would like to convey the deepest sympathy, sorrow and condolence to the bereaved families who have suffered from this mindless and barbaric act of terrorism.

HUMAN condemns the barbaric and heinous act of crime committed against 12 innocent Nepalese and other hostages by those terrorists who recognize no fundamental human values and norms. HUMAN believes that this act of gruesome killing is an act of terrorism deeply rooted in the fundamentalist ideology that threatens fundamental human values, freedom and liberty. Nothing can justify such horrendous acts that disregard the most precious right, the right to life. The brutality with which the Nepalese and other hostages have been killed and the way their execution has been displayed demonstrates the killers’ total disregard for human life.   

The cruel nature of the crime testifies that this is a crime against humanity and this calls for the concerted efforts of all who truly believe in protecting fundamental human values, dignity and freedom to deal with such crimes. HUMAN urges all international humanist and human rights organizations and the individuals to condemn such act of barbaric atrocity.  




Dr. Gopi Upreti
President
Humanist Association of Nepal (HUMAN)
Date: September 2, 2004