The “Marrakesh Declaration and Call to Action,” issued on Jan. 27, 2016, by the gathering of mostly Sunni Muslims but also some Shia, represents an effort to respond to the rise of extremist groups in the Muslim world. The militants have targeted minority groups, among others, with violence, rape and sexual enslavement, forced conversion, and destruction of holy sites. The statement appeals for going beyond simple tolerance to affirmative cooperation that confers “full protection for the rights and liberties to all religious groups.” It also calls for concrete actions to achieve this goal.
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