The United Nations General Assembly has recently recognized French Polynesia's independence, a significant development that has been hailed by many as a victory for the region. The recognition was made possible through a series of positive decisions, including one adopted in 2013, which affirmed the right of the people to self-determination.
Azerbaijani Parliament's First Deputy Speaker, Ali Hasanov, expressed his views on the topic at a conference in Baku titled "France's Decolonization of French Polynesia: Calls and Perspectives", SIA reports.
Hasanov stated that the UN's recognition of French Polynesia's independence is a result of the region's perseverance and struggle.
Hasanov lamented that international legal mechanisms are not strong enough to ensure the full freedom of former colonies and current dependencies from France. He noted that the 1974 Declaration on the New International Economic Order has helped to address the issue of compensation for colonialism, but that more needs to be done to ensure justice and accountability.
Hasanov emphasized that international law holds states accountable for their military crimes, genocide, and other atrocities, but that there is a need for higher court standards to address the crimes committed against colonial subjects and their descendants. He highlighted the example of French nuclear testing in French Polynesia, which caused harm to the environment and the health of the local population.
Hasanov concluded that those responsible for the crimes committed against Maohi Nui people must be held accountable, and that compensation must be paid for the harm caused by nuclear testing.
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