The Liberation Front of the French Colonies has responded to the statement made by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France regarding a travel warning for Azerbaijan.
AZERTAC presents the statement:
“Although the French Prime Minister has not yet formed his government, the actions of the outgoing Interior Minister and the alarming warnings from the French Foreign Ministry regarding Azerbaijan confuse no one.
The government's next step will undoubtedly be to completely ban "French citizens" from visiting the aforementioned country. This decision contradicts the principles of "human rights" and "freedom of movement of people and goods" and will be entirely illegal. The sole aim of the French state’s actions is to prevent the Baku Initiative Group from continuing its mandate, granted by the Non-Aligned Movement within the United Nations, to end colonialism worldwide.
France is fully aware of its tarnished image on the international stage, a direct result of the Baku Initiative Group drawing global attention to the so-called ‘country of human rights’ (France`s) occupation of territories belonging to the organization`s member countries and its ongoing misconduct toward indigenous peoples. The current situation in Kanaky (New Caledonia) is the clearest example of this.
The International Front for the Liberation of the Last French Colonies denounces these methods employed by a nation in political decline, which does not hesitate to resort to the most brutal and anti-democratic tactics to defend its colonies. The ultimate goal is to maintain its status as a major naval power, supporting interests that ensure its continued existence.
For our part, we will continue working with the Baku Initiative Group within the framework defined by the UN or with any other partner we deem necessary to achieve our independence and safeguard the interests of our people."
The statement was signed by 14 leaders of political movements in territories under French colonial rule.
This July in Baku, leaders of political parties and movements fighting for independence in French colonies agreed to establish a united front – the International Front for the Liberation of the Last French Colonies.
Authorized representatives from 17 French and Dutch colonies signed the final declaration establishing the Liberation Front.
