UN HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE ALARMED AT SHARP, VIOLENT ESCALATION OF EGYPT’S POLITICAL CRISIS

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UN HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE ALARMED AT SHARP, VIOLENT ESCALATION OF EGYPT'S
POLITICAL CRISISNew York, Jul 9 2013 11:00AMThe United Nations human
rights office said today it is alarmed at the sharp escalation of the
political crisis in Egypt and deplored the fact that dozens of people
have reportedly been killed or wounded amid the ouster of President
Mohamed Morsy last week.

On Friday alone, more than 30 people were killed and more than 1,000
injured in various clashes across the country, according to the Office
of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). Yesterday, at least
51 people were reportedly killed and some 300 injured outside the
Republican Guard compound.

"We remind the Egyptian authorities that any incidents resulting in
deaths and injuries require prompt, thorough and transparent
investigation and those found to be guilty of wrong doing should be
brought to justice," said OHCHR spokesperson Cécile Pouilly.

Welcoming the announcement by the interim head of State that an
investigation into yesterday's tragic incident has been ordered, Ms.
Pouilly told reporters in Geneva that any such probe should be carried
out by an independent and impartial body and its findings should be
made public.

The Egyptian military deposed Mr. Morsy on 3 July, suspended the
Constitution and paved they way for an interim Government. Since then,
Mr. Morsy's foes and supporters have continued to face off in huge
demonstrations, with security forces and police adding to the
deepening chaos.

"We call on all sides to refrain from resorting to violence and on
protesters to maintain the peaceful nature of their demonstrations,"
said Ms. Pouilly. "We also call on the military and law enforcement
officials to show utmost restraint and make sure that they comply at
all times with international human rights obligations and
international standards on policing […]"

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and High Commissioner for Human Rights
Navi Pillay have spoken out several times on the need for all parties
in Egypt – which has been undergoing a democratic transition since the
ouster of President Hosni Mubarak two years ago – to exercise
restraint, protect human rights and resort to dialogue to peacefully
resolve differences.

Yesterday the interim authority announced plans for the formation of a
panel to amend the Constitution, the holding of a referendum on
proposed constitutional changes, and the holding of parliamentary
elections. The plans have been rejected by the Muslim Brotherhood, the
party to which Mr. Morsy belongs.

"We urge all parties to engage in a constructive dialogue and in a
broad-based and inclusive process to move the country forward," Ms.
Pouilly stated, noting that OHCHR will continue to closely follow
developments.

"We reaffirm our readiness to assist the Egyptian people in all
efforts to overcome the crisis and move towards strengthening human
rights and building a legislative and institutional framework ensuring
democracy and the rule of law," she added.Jul 9 2013 11:00AM
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