Human rights activists demand rethinking: combat Islamism in foreign policy

Human rights activists demand rethinking: combat Islamism in foreign policy

Social discussion about Islamism: The demands of Dr. Kamal sido

In a time when Germany deals with complex geopolitical questions, the topic of Islamism is increasingly becoming the focus of the public debate. Dr. Kamal Sido, a committed human rights activist from the Society for Threatened Peoples (GFBV), takes a close look at German foreign policy and the responsibility of NATO countries. His critical comments could have far -reaching implications for the way Germany and its partners interact with Islamist organizations.

A central concern of Sidos is the credibility of German politics in the fight against Islamism. He argues that the support of Islamist regime, despite their inhuman policies, cannot be reconciled with serious fighting Islamism. "The traffic light parties and the opposition Union have to finally campaign against Islamism," he demands. This appeal can be understood as a call for help to the German government to position itself more clearly in its foreign policy.

The role of NATO in this context is particularly important. According to Sido, NATO governments have intervened in countries such as Syria and Afghanistan without having a clear political strategy. "Islamist forces are strengthened by NATO's political and diplomatic support," he explains. These observations make it clear that Islamism is not just a regional, but a global problem that can only be combated by collaborative efforts.

The support of the Turkish AKP under President Erdoğan is also sharply criticized. Dr. Sido emphasizes how NATO countries like Germany act in relation to the support of Islamist groups, while at the same time there is hardly anything against the effects of this policy, such as the persecution of religious and ethnic minorities, such as Kurds or Yezidi. Sido's reminder that "as long as Islamist rulers can expect diplomatic support will not be prevented in cities such as Solingen or Berlin," is an urgent warning.

The appeal for rethinking in German foreign policy is not just a call to reform. He is an urgent request to find a responsible solution that not only takes into account Germany's security, but also human rights on a global scale. At a time when geopolitical tensions increase and the global community struggles to deal with extremist ideologies, a sound and human rights -compliant foreign policy is of crucial importance.

dr. Kamal Sido can be reached at the e-mail address k.sido@gfbv.de or phone at 0173/6733980. The society for threatened peoples is based in Göttingen and is committed to the UN with an advisory status for human rights.