HRVP Catherine Ashton issued the below statement on Wednesday evening: ""I am following closely developments in Egypt and am fully aware of the deep divisions in society, popular demand for political change and efforts at brokering a compromise. I urge all sides to rapidly return to the democratic process, including the holding of free and fair presidential and parliamentary elections and the approval of a constitution, to be done in a fully inclusive manner, so as to permit the country to resume and complete its democratic transition. I hope that the new administration to be fully inclusive and reiterate the importance of ensuring full respect for fundamental rights, freedoms, and the rule of law and will hold the authorities to account for this. I strongly condemn all violent acts, offer my condolences to the families of the victims, and urge the security forces to do everything in their power to protect the lives and well-being of Egyptian citizens.I call on all sides to exercise maximum restraint. The European Union remains unequivocally committed to supporting the Egyptian people in their aspirations to democracy and inclusive governance."
Posted on: Thu, 04 Jul 2013 09:13:20 +0000
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