AFIC condemns the remarks made by former Prime Minister Scott Morrison in not agreeing to a ceasefire, as reported in the Australian Newspaper today, as unacceptable. Framing this as self-defense is concerning and gives license to continue the killings of civilians. AFIC considers any excuses against a ceasefire a grave betrayal of humanitarian law. Not calling for a ceasefire is granting license to kill innocent civilians in the thousands for a political objective. It is shameful and a stain on our shared humanitarian ideals and the rules-based order that the Australian Government aspires to.
‘It is most important, that right now, the slaughtering of civilians stops, the attack from all parties stops, that peace is given a chance. Law, not war is needed.’ - Dr Rateb Jneid, President of AFIC
AFIC affirms that all life is sacred.
AFIC continues to call for a release of all hostages and all those held without charge in Israeli jails to be released.
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Bosnian United Society of ACT Inc.
Young Muslims Association Inc.
Australian Turkish Friendship Association
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Central Coast Islamic Society
Western Sydney Islamic Society
Elminia Islamic Youth Centre
Bebnine Akar District Charity Association
Parramatta Islamic Cultural Assn
Sydney Islamic Community Welfare
Australian Beirut Charitable Association
Bayt Zakat Charity Inc.
IAAL Charitable Association
Syria Relief Incorporated
The Islamic Friendship Association of Australia
Al Minia Charitable Association
Canterbury Islamic Society
The Australian Islamic House in Liverpool
Lebanese Unity Association
Tripoli Fayhaa Muslim Association Inc
El Dunnieh Sons Charity Association
Assalah Islamic Association
Alebdaa Islamic Association
Islamic Peace Association
Jordanian Hub
Al Salaam Islamic Society of NSW Inc
Islah Zat Al Bayn for Reconciliation Inc the
United Arab Moslem Association
Islamic Society of Alice Spring
Islamic Society of Darwin
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Darul Uloom Academy
Sisters with Helping Hands Inc
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Murray Bridge Islamic Cultural Education Society
Islamic Association of Virginia
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Sudanese Cultural and Social Society of SA
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Somali Communities Council Inc
Muslim Youth of SA
Eritrean Muslim Community in SA
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Islamic Community Australia Inc
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Adelaide United Families Inc
Tasmanian Muslim Association
Albanian Australian Islamic Society
Ararat Islamic Welfare Association
United Muslim Migrant Association
Werribee Islamic Centre Limited
Islamic Association of Monash Mosque
United Imams & Duaat
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Gippsland Australian Muslim Community Inc
Light of Hidayah Inc
