Conference
Communique
24.05.2005 - 04:47:42
On 141st memorial of 21 May 1864 end of resistance to tzarist Russia
after 270 years of Russian-Caucasus Wars and ensuing deportation
of the Caucasus peoples, The Caucasus Foundation of Istanbul became
the host of an international conference with three sessions and
15 submitted papers.
The theme 创The Tragedy of Caucasus Yesterday and Today创 is
explored and examined thoroughly.
The following is the communique of the conference declared to
the world public opinion...
创The Tragedy of Caucasus Yesterday and Today创
an International Conference by The Caucasus Foundation
创The Tragedy of Caucasus Yesterday and Today创
International Conference
May 21, 2005 CRR Harbiye Istanbul
Conference Communique
On 141st memorial of 21 May 1864 end of resistance to tzarist
Russia after 270 years of Russian-Caucasus Wars and ensuing deportation
of the Caucasus peoples, The Caucasus Foundation of Istanbul became
the host of an international conference with three sessions and
15 submitted papers. The theme 创The Tragedy of Caucasus Yesterday
and Today创 is explored and examined thoroughly. The following
is the communique of the conference declared to the world public
opinion.
* Priority must be given to the fact that any solution formula
to Caucasus problems depends on a change of mentality of the current
management of Russia, the dominant power. The current intelligence
backgrounded management of Russia, is distrustful, restrictive
and destructive. The current Russian Adminisration creates fertile
grounds to increase the size of the problems instead of producing
solutions and handles it with limitless power. This situation
necessitates to support the countering Russian intelligentsia.
Solidarity of democratic structures of Russia must be encouraged.
The problems at Caucasus will be solved at the same pace of advancement
of democracy in Russia.
* The deliberate and systematic destruction of Caucasus peoples
in millions and their land during the past centuries being the
imperial scheme of the tzarist Russia, the ensuing genocidal deportation
and forcible resettlement has completely changed the demographics
at Caucasus. The modern definition of tzarist Russian crimes in
international law is 创Genocide创 and 创Crimes against humanity.创
* The Genocide tradition of Russia has continued during the Soviet
era. Chechen-Ingush, Karachai-Balkars, Mesketians, Crimeans were
deported to Siberia within short hours and the majority of them
were perished during the exile.
* The same genocidal policy is continuing right now during the
reign of Kremlin regime in the Russian Federation. 250 thousand
civilan population including 42 thousand children are killed by
Russian Airforce bombardment in Chechnya. 20 thousand civilians
were taken to unknown places and made unknown. 400 thousand civilians
are scattered worldwide looking for safe havens. 421 Chechen settlements
have been completely demolished with no chance to settle. The
warring sides in Chechnya must come to an immediate ceasefire
without any preconditions. The differences must be settled by
peaceful means at negotiation table.
* The genocide and the damage on Caucasus demographics is so severe
that 141 years has only increased the pains. The management of
the Russian Federation must take the responsibility of committed
crimes against the Peoples of Caucasus by the Russian Federation,
by the tzarist Russia and by the Soviets inherited within time.
The victimized Caucasus Peoples must be immediately compensated.
* Contribution of Russian people to the unfolding processes is
essential to peace and stability at Caucasus.
* Official statements on 创Liquidation of ethnic republics创 is
a source of anxiety. Faits accomplis like 创Merging the Republic
of Adygeya with Krasnodar and other republics will follow创 is
totally unacceptable. The imperial scheme of the tzarist Russia
since the 16th Century has evolved into demographic genocide at
Caucasus. Contemporary 创Referendum创 plays won磘 contribute to
peace and harmony at Caucasus.
* The Republic of Abkhazia has successfully curbed the Georgian
military aggression with a heavy cost. Ensuing poverty and embargo
for 12 years has not served to its purpose. The struggle of the
People of Abkhazia deserves most respect. The extraordinary determination
of the Abkhaz People to uphold their independence must be welcomed
by international recognition. Freedom of travel to and from Abkhazia
must be immediately secured.
* Genocide and deportation crimes of Russia against the Circassians
and Caucasus Peoples must be investigated. Rights of the victims
must be defended at international institutions by an organization.
* United Nations, UNPO The Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation,
international human rights organisations, all governments, all
NGOs must activate their mechanisms to end the continuing 创Genocide
at North Caucasus创 since the 16th Century.
* This unique conference must be held at a European capital with
international participation within two years.
On the Conference Communique of 创The Tragedy of Caucasus Yesterday
and Today创 an International Conference by The Caucasus Foundation
May 21, 2005 CRR Harbiye Istanbul:
This Conference Communique is prepared in light of the communicated
realities in three sessions by 15 speakers and by their suggestions.
The Communique is voiced to more than 500 conference guests and
declared to the world public. (Agency Caucasus)
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