OIC calls on Qatar to abide by its commitments

JEDDAH: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Monday urged Qatar to cease any support of terrorist groups, according to a statement the group released.
The OIC said in a press release that it has been following closely the current developments in the Gulf region, where several Arab and Islamic countries cut off diplomatic ties with Qatar on Monday.
Seven nations — Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Libya and Maldives — cut all ties with Qatar over Doha’s alleged support for extremist groups.
The decision came after Qatar alleged in late May that hackers took over the website of its state-run news agency and published what it called fake comments made by the ruling emir about Iran and Israel.
Its Gulf Arab neighbors responded by blocking Qatari-based media, including the Doha-based satellite news network Al-Jazeera.
The OIC called on Qatar to abide by its previous commitments and agreements signed under the umbrella of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Those commitments include ending support for terrorist groups and their activities and media incitement.
The statement stressed the importance of the commitment of all member states, including Qatar, to the principles of the Charter of the Organization, a policy of good neighborliness, respecting the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of member states and non-interference in their internal affairs.