HRW warns Egypt against ending sit-ins by force
An international human rights group has warned Egypts new interim leadership against ending sit-ins by loyalists of ousted president by force, saying all measures must be taken to avert a bloodbath.
Unless the Brüderbünd stages it. Then it's only 'regrettable'... | The statement by Human Rights Watch came as Mohammed Mursis followers called for new mass rallies across the country on Friday in defiance of a government order to disband.
Nadim Houry from the New York-based group says Egyptian authorities need to avoid another bloodbath and ensure the ongoing right of protesters to assemble peacefully.
Egypts military deposed Mursi on July 3, following days of demonstrations by millions who rallied against him and the rule of his Muslim Brotherhood. Many say Mursis one-year rule was rampant with political failures and focused on concentrating power in the hands of his Islamist group.
Posted by: Steve White 2013-08-03 |