পাতা:বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্র (চতুর্দশ খণ্ড).pdf/৯২৬

894 বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্রঃ চতুর্দশ খন্ড character the Arab participants described themselves as observers and not as delegates. Their principal spokesman Dr. Clovis Maksoud spoke with a good deal of vehemence against the negation of human rights and human dignity in Bangladesh but carefully kept away from saying anything that might be construed as support to the liberation movement. The Arabs suggested that any solution would have to be within the framework of Pakistan. Despite the lack of unanimity on the solution of the Bangladesh issue the conference has succeeded in focusing world attention on the unparalleled tragedy. The condemnation by representatives from different countries of the genocide against the Bangladesh people cannot but stir the conscience of decent people everywhere. Whether this will spur stoically silent governments into action is a different matter. The Pakistani ruling clique will obviously find no comfort in the fact that citizens of 24 countries have unanimously demanded the release of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman whom it has dubbed a traitor. Evidence of its uneasiness is provided by the attempt of Pakistani missions in different countries to pressurize people against participation in the New Delhi conference. The setting up of an international committee of friends of Bangladesh will strengthen the light for liberty. Though the process is slow and agonizing the building up of international opinion cannot but serve the cause of Bangladesh.