EGYPT’S DRAFT LAWS MUST CONFORM TO HUMAN RIGHTS STANDARDS BUT NOT TO STANDARDS OF RICE ON EGYPT – BAN

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EGYPT'S DRAFT LAWS MUST CONFORM TO HUMAN RIGHTS STANDARDS – BANNew
York, Jun 5 2013 6:00PMSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon today cited the
need for Egypt to ensure that its draft laws conform to international
human rights standards and respond to the aspirations of its people,
as the country proceeds with its democratic transition.

"He stresses the critical importance of the rights to freedom of
association and expression to the democratic process in the country
and calls for dedicated efforts to secure their full enjoyment," said
a <"http://www.un.org/sg/statements/index.asp?nid=6877">statement
issued by the Secretary-General's spokesperson.

Mr. Ban recalled the concerns expressed last month by UN High
Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay over the draft law on
association, which she felt, if adopted, would impose a series of
"draconian restrictions" on civil society organizations, especially
those focused on human rights.

"It seems that there is a real risk that the current draft will not
only make it difficult for civil society to operate freely and
effectively, but may also conflict with Egypt's obligations under
international law to uphold the right to freedom of association," Ms.
Pillay had stated.

In today's statement, Mr. Ban said that any new draft law on
associations "should conform to international human rights standards,
and respond to the aspirations of the people."

In addition, he said the conviction and sentencing of a number of
local and foreign employees of international non-governmental
organizations is a sign of "an increasingly restrictive environment"
for civil society in the country.

"The Secretary-General reaffirms the commitment of the United Nations
to work alongside the Government and the people of Egypt in support of
the country's democratic transition, development and prosperity," the
statement added.

Egypt has been undergoing a democratic transition following the
toppling of President Hosni Mubarak two years ago in the wake of mass
protests similar to those seen in other parts of the Middle East and
North Africa as part of the "Arab Spring."Jun 5 2013 6:00PM
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