Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2012-09-13-Speech-4-325-000"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2012-09-13"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:South Africa: massacre of striking miners2
dcterms:Language	"fr"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20120913.34.4-325-000"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2012-09-13-Speech-4-326-0002
lpv:speaker	lp:Nicole Kiil-nielsen2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; DROI (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 member; G/EFA (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; FEMM (2012-01-19--2012-10-24)3 member; Delegation for relations with the Palestinian Legislative Council (2010-06-14--2014-06-30)3 vice-chair; Delegation to the EU-Kazakhstan, EU-Kyrgyzstan and EU-Uzbekistan Parliamentary Cooperation Committees, and for relations with Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Mongolia (2012-03-01--2014-06-30)3 unknown; Europe Écologie (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; AFET (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, we will all agree that we should condemn such a blatant violation of human rights and such an outburst of violence, which serve as a reminder for South Africa of the darkest days of its history. I want to highlight the fact that today, South Africa, which is often lauded as a model of democracy, has an opportunity to show us that it is capable of applying the fundamental principles of this democracy, namely, impartial justice and respect for the rule of law. I am therefore pleased that a committee of inquiry has been established in order to shed light on the tragic events of 16 August, but it seems to me that it is essential that we also condemn the use of common purpose law, a throwback to apartheid, which has only served to crystallise the anger in the country a little more. In South Africa, as in many African states, the wealth of mineral resources is in stark contrast to the rising poverty of part of the population. This part of the population, which is crying out for change, with the fall of the apartheid regime, is, on the contrary, seeing growing social inequalities and a new economic apartheid take root. The sharing of natural resources remains a key issue on the African continent, and multinationals must shoulder their responsibilities in the current conflicts. That is why Europe must promote another kind of economic and human development in these regions, by stopping imports of mining products extracted without social or environmental guarantees. In conclusion, I would add that this situation should give us cause to reflect, because in South Africa, as in other countries around the world, democracy does not simply mean free elections, but also more social justice."@en1
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