White House Releases Statement Condemning Violence In Egypt that It Has Instigated

Economic Policy Journal

White House Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest has issued the following statement:

The United States strongly condemns the use of violence against protesters in Egypt. We extend our condolences to the families of those who have been killed, and to the injured.  

We have repeatedly called on the Egyptian military and security forces to show restraint, and for the government to respect the universal rights of its citizens, just as we have urged protesters to demonstrate peacefully. Violence will only make it more difficult to move Egypt forward on a path to lasting stability and democracy, and runs directly counter to the pledges by the interim government to pursue reconciliation. We also strongly oppose a return to a State of Emergency law, and call on the government to respect basic human rights such as freedom of peaceful assembly, and due process under the law. The world is watching what is happening in Cairo. We urge the government of Egypt – and all parties in Egypt – to refrain from violence and resolve their differences peacefully.

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3 thoughts on “White House Releases Statement Condemning Violence In Egypt that It Has Instigated

  1. So what the coup which America started is now getting out of hand and they are going “ho shit ” , coming to a city near you , just remember don’t fight each other just fight the Government.

  2. Condemning violence against protestors? Give me a fckn break they commit violence against protestors here every day!

  3. “White House Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest has issued the following statement:……….

    We’re shocked. And yes, appalled……..that they beat us to it.

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