Presentation of report "Evolution of French Colonialism: Political and Constitutional Study" to take place in Shusha

Politics 18:48 21.07.2024

As part of the Second Shusha Global Media Forum themed “Unmasking False Narratives: Confronting Disinformation”, on July 22, Azerbaijan's Shusha will host a presentation of a report entitled “The Evolution of French Colonialism: A Political and Constitutional Study” by the famous American UN expert, Dr. Carlisle Corbin, compiled by the order of the Baku Initiative Group, EDnews informs.

The presentation will be made by the author of the document, as well as the executive director of the Baku Initiative Group, Abbas Abbasov.

The study of about 140 pages tells the history of the colonization of former and current French colonies - Vietnam, Algeria, New Caledonia (Kanaky), French Polynesia (Maohi Nui), Saint-Martin, Saint-Barthélemy, Mayotte (considered a territory of the Union of the Channel Islands), Reunion, Martinique, Guadeloupe and French Guinea, and also provides information on contemporary French colonial policy.

The report, compiled on the basis of international legal documents, provides extensive information about the crimes committed and currently being committed by France (ethnic cleansing, slave trade, repression of the local population, arrests and murders, famine, etc.), the failure of this country to fulfill UN resolutions, as well as the political, military-strategic and economic interests of France, which are at the root of the crimes mentioned.

The processes taking place in New Caledonia are based on French President Emmanuel Macron’s ignorance of the demands of the local population regarding the decolonization process and his desire to forcibly advance his colonial policy.

In addition, it is noted that attempts by French officials to pass off the recent unrest in New Caledonia as the intervention of external forces, in particular Azerbaijan, are baseless, and this is aimed at distracting the international community from the legitimate demands of the local Kanak people.

The study will serve to raise awareness of the world community about the actions of the French government in the colonies that are contrary to international law and draw attention to the problem of colonialism.

The report is also planned to be sent to the UN and its specialized agencies, as well as the Non-Aligned Movement, the European Union, the African Union, the OSCE and other international organizations.

IEPF issued a statement regarding Azerbaijani children at the UN Human Rights Council

News line

20 Individuals Still Missing Following Landslip at China–Nepal Border Port
13:15 09.07.2025
Kazakhstan, China agree to contribute to Middle Corridor dev’t
13:15 09.07.2025
Massive Russian Drone–Missile Blitz Strikes Ukraine—Air Defenses Scramble
13:00 09.07.2025
Iran Orders Millions of Afghans to Leave by July 6 or Risk Arrest
12:45 09.07.2025
Tomorrow in Abu Dhabi: Aliyev and Pashinyan Hold Crucial Peace Process Talks
12:30 09.07.2025
Heavy rainfall hits SW China, 5 missing in Sichuan
12:15 09.07.2025
U.S. Detaining Individuals from Three Continents at Guantanamo Immigration Facilities
12:00 09.07.2025
Israel eliminates Hamas commander in Lebanon — IDF
11:45 09.07.2025
South Korea sends 6 rescued North Koreans back across sea border
11:30 09.07.2025
US condemns Houthi attacks on cargo ships in Red Sea
11:15 09.07.2025
Trump says he considers agreeing to more sanctions on Russia
11:00 09.07.2025
Today is a Day of Diplomacy in Azerbaijan
10:45 09.07.2025
Mexico probes former president for allegedly taking millions in bribes from Israeli businessmen
10:30 09.07.2025
Trump, Israel’s Netanyahu meet for a second time about a ceasefire in Gaza
10:15 09.07.2025
Death toll surpasses 100, at least 160 missing in Texas
10:00 09.07.2025
Mediators move closer to securing Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza
09:45 09.07.2025
FBI launches probes into former FBI, CIA directors
09:30 09.07.2025
Trump's envoy says US 'hopeful' 60-day Gaza ceasefire agreed upon 'by end of this week'
09:15 09.07.2025
Azerbaijan hosts official reception at Gulustan Palace on occasion of professional holiday of diplomats
09:00 09.07.2025
Organisation of Turkic States, TURKPA congratulate Azerbaijani diplomats on professional holiday
08:45 09.07.2025
Rubio: US waiting for signing of Azerbaijan-Armenia peace treaty
08:30 09.07.2025
Russia charges former deputy defense minister with fraud, illegal arms trafficking
20:45 08.07.2025
Far-right Israeli ministers call to block Gaza aid, enforce starvation, halt ceasefire talks
20:30 08.07.2025
Ukraine appeals to OPCW to investigate possible use of chemical weapons by Russia
20:00 08.07.2025
Minister: Slovenia considers Azerbaijan key partner in green transition
19:45 08.07.2025
Ukrainian forces push back and hold ground in Russian regions, army chief says
19:30 08.07.2025
Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan open new border crossing point
19:15 08.07.2025
Azerbaijan, Slovenia discuss green energy collaboration
19:00 08.07.2025
Baku hosts conference on role of National Leader Heydar Aliyev in media development
18:45 08.07.2025
Another Training Session Held at IEPF Headquarters – Representation at the UN in Focus
18:15 08.07.2025
'We will de-risk our economies, but we do not want to decouple,' EU Commission president says on relations with China
18:15 08.07.2025
France’s Macron makes state visit to UK with migration and Ukraine on agenda
18:00 08.07.2025
Armenian Investigative Committee conducts searches at 51 addresses simultaneously
17:45 08.07.2025
4 killed, over 20 injured in Cairo data center fire
17:30 08.07.2025
Unknown individuals attack MPs in Armenian parliament
17:15 08.07.2025
Raids on illegal migrants in hostels, prayer houses in Moscow
17:00 08.07.2025
Hakan Fidan doesn’t rule out meeting of Russian, Ukrainian and US presidents in Türkiye
16:45 08.07.2025
Investigators raid head office of Electric Networks of Armenia
16:30 08.07.2025
Family of 4 killed after small plane crashes in North Carolina
16:15 08.07.2025
ASCO discusses port, logistics centers development with Chinese company
16:00 08.07.2025
Hamısı