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Mr. Jean-Paul Philippot
President of the European Union Broadcasting Corporation,
Mr. Philippot,
On behalf of the State of Palestine and the Palestine Liberation Organization, I write to express to you my outrage and indignation towards your decision to ban the flag of the State of Palestine from the Eurovision song contest. You decision to single out the flag of Palestine, a country recognized by 137 world nations and who has an observer status in the United Nations, is discriminatory and a serious offense against our nation.
The flag of Palestine is the symbol of a nation that exists and whose rights have been recognized by the United Nations; including our inalienable right to self-determination. Our flag has been raised in all European countries through diplomatic representations; including Switzerland, the country where you have your headquarters. Furthermore, the Eurovision song contest this year will be held in Stockholm, Sweden, the first EU member state in Western Europe to officially recognize the State of Palestine.
Your decision is totally biased and unacceptable. We call upon you to immediately revoke this shameful decision. It's also equally necessary for the European Union Broadcasting Corporation to apologize to Palestine and to millions of Palestinians around the world.
Dr. Saeb Erekat
Secretary General
Palestine Liberation Organization
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