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Alarmed by the armed conflict in the Darfur region of Sudan, the essential integration of the rights of minorities and indigenous peoples in the processes and outcomes of development; Concerned by the ongoing plight of non-citizens in various African countries, and the double discrimination faced by women and the people living with disabilities, who are also members of minority and indigenous communities. Nubians are an example of a slowing deteriorating culture due to such agreement between Sudanese and Egyptian governments. This agreement included the dismantling of the Nubian society and assimilates the indigenous people of Nubia into an Arabic culture through well organized programs of cultural cleansing, acculturation and indoctrination. It is our belief that the international community has a legal and moral obligation towards preserving and protecting the Nubians as one of the indigenous people of the world, their heritage and culture from the excessive and intentional process of Arabization and cultural cleansing. Governments of Sudan and Egypt have signed the Four Freedoms Agreement (the freedom to move, live, work and own.) on April 5, 2004 and the officials of the two governments expressed their desire to bring millions of Egyptian farmers to the Nubian lands of Argeen without the knowledge and consent of Nubians. On the other hand the government of Sudan has issued a presidential decree last year to confiscate the Nubian lands in Wadi Halfa municipality. Nubians as indigenous people are entitled to get international protection according to the international laws protecting the indigenous people, their cultures and heritage.

1. 1. Requests that large corporations or organizations do not intrude on the living area of indigenous people 2. Calls upon governments to enforce the human rights of indigenous people by enforcing them no matter the religion or race of the people. 3. Suggests to foster economic benefits for the people who respect the boundaries and rights of indigenous people.