North Korea
has condemned America for its abuse of Human Rights in the Ferguson case. This
is unbelievable. North Korea cannot be an advocate for human rights when it is
one of the worst offenders in the world. This post is in no way a
defence of America with regards to the Ferguson case. The American judicial
system is corrupt and racist, that is why people are
protesting. Darren Wilson the white police officer who shot dead Mike
Brown walked away completely free and this is unjust. Yet I’ve seen people
online, with a somewhat praise/admiration for North Korea because of this
action. I deem it necessary to remind people of the atrocities North Korea
commits, and highlight awareness for the brave survivors who’ve come out to
share their stories with the world. Kim Jong-Un assumed power after his
father’s death in 2011, yet there has been no noticeable improvement in human
rights. The government practices collective punishment, torture and inhumane
treatment, executions, political prisoner camps, and restricts the freedom of
information and movement.
”See!
Even North Korea says the USA is wrong!!!”
Stop.
North Korea has merely recognised the international criticism of America, and
has released this statement in an attempt to appear just and righteous in
comparison. North Korea has no moral authority with this. This is
politics and propaganda, North Korea does not care about the oppression of
people in America, in fact it has its own dangerous view of racial supremacy.
“The Security Council should follow up by referring
North Korea to the International Criminal Court to investigate the long list of
crimes against humanity.” – Kenneth Roth, UN.
It is ignorant to blindly accept this statement of ‘support’ from
North Korea, with the mentality that ‘the enemy of my enemy is my friend’.
Moreover, careless comparisons between the North Korean regime and the US are
gross trivialisations of the terrors that exist in North Korea. Yes oppression
exists in America and yes it must stop, however it is
imperative to this discussion that we recognise that there is no freedom of
speech in North Korea, there are no protests.
How can we help? It is not impossible! There are many ways in which we
can help, but the most important;
- Raise awareness
about human rights in North Korea!As you may have done for Ferguson, for
Mexico, for China. Do not let the voices of the oppressed go unheard.
- Donate to the
causes that exist! Many organisations work with refugees, helping them
reach safety and freedom!
- Put pressure on the
international community to actively engage.
No one
deserves to be deprived of their human rights. Watch this incredibly brave and
moving description of Yeonmi Park's experience.
Organisations:
http://www.libertyinnorthkorea.org/
http://www.amnesty.org/en/region/north-korea
http://www.helpinghandskorea.org/?ckattempt=1
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