A/56/253 exacerbating cultural and religious sentiment. Although there has been a marked change for the better in recent months, the considerable destruction and conflict have led to resentment and feelings of revenge, which are apt to flare up from time to time and are difficult to control. Notwithstanding, let me assure you that all efforts continue to be made to promote a spirit of tolerance and forgiveness among the affected populations and to rebuild the infrastructures destroyed in the conflict. Meanwhile, we shall be glad to supply any information, as and when available, on future developments relating to the situation in the Moluccas.” Iran (Islamic Republic of) 47. In 2000, it appears that properties belonging to Baha’is in Tehran, Isfahan and Shiraz were confiscated. Moreover, shops in Tehran belonging to Baha’is were allegedly shut down by force and the issuance of trading licences for Baha’is was delayed. Kenya 48. On 30 November and 1 December 2000, violent confrontations apparently took place between young members of the Christian and Muslim communities. The incidents are said to have broken out after Muslim adolescents destroyed some wooden kiosks that were considered to be too close to a mosque. A church and a clinic were reportedly burned down and the International Christian Centre and two other churches were damaged. Twenty-eight people are said to have been hurt, including the Archbishop, David Gitari. It is claimed that the police took no action. 49. Kenya replied: “I would like to inform you that the Government does not condone religious intolerance, and views the events of 30 November and 1 December as criminal acts. In fact, as you may be aware, the communities involved have always lived together peacefully. The incidents of violence were sparked by a dispute over land whose ownership is claimed by both the Muslim community and a group of local traders. Following these incidents, the Government immediately took steps to apprehend those involved. By Monday 4 December 2000, 82 people were already in custody awaiting trial for their involvement in the mayhem.” 50. The Special Rapporteur thanks Kenya for its clarifications concerning the incidents referred to, and their nature, as well as for any further information that may be provided on the outcome of the trials. Lebanon 51. In mid-March 2001, a Christian cemetery outside Aytroun village was allegedly desecrated by members of Hizbullah on the grounds that the deceased were “traitors” who had collaborated with Israel in the past. 15