UN OFFICIAL URGES EGYPTIANS TO RESTORE RULE OF LAW, ENSURE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

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UN OFFICIAL URGES EGYPTIANS TO RESTORE RULE OF LAW, ENSURE PROTECTION
OF HUMAN RIGHTSNew York, Jul 5 2013 10:00AMA top United Nations
official today urged all parties in Egypt to ensure calm and the
protection of human rights during this "delicate" period, stressing
the need for dialogue to peacefully re-establish the rule of law and
civilian authority.

On Wednesday, the Egyptian military, which had earlier in the week
given the opposing parties 48 hours to resolve their differences,
deposed President Mohamed Morsy, suspended the Constitution and paved
they way for an interim Government, amid massive protests.

Navi Pillay, the High Commissioner for Human Rights, voiced support
for all Egyptians striving for a state that would safeguard their
human rights and freedoms, and guarantee respect for rule of law, said
a <"http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=13504&LangID=E">news
release issued by her office (OHCHR).

"The massive protests and demonstrations over the past few weeks were
a very clear indication that Egyptians want their fundamental rights
to be honoured," said Ms. Pillay.

"I hope that the rule of law and a system of government that respects
the human rights of all Egyptians – men and women – can be quickly
re-established," she said. "The country has so far failed to seize the
opportunity to respond to the aspirations of all its citizens and move
towards a truly tolerant and inclusive society, based on human rights
norms and the rule of law. A concerted effort is needed by all
parties to establish sound political and legal institutions."

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."

Ms. Pillay emphasized that internationally recognized human rights and
freedoms, including freedoms of speech and assembly, need to be upheld
during this "delicate" period of transition.

"I urge all parts of Egyptian society to exercise these rights in a
peaceful manner, so as to avoid any further loss of life. I also urge
a major effort by all political parties, and the authorities, to deter
and punish any acts of vengeance."

The High Commissioner said she is concerned by reports of widespread
detention of leading members of the Muslim Brotherhood.

"There should be no more violence, no arbitrary detention, no illegal
acts of retribution. Serious steps should also be taken to halt, and
investigate, the appalling – and at times seemingly organized – sexual
violence targeting women protestors," she said.

Ms. Pillay called on the interim authorities, and all political
parties and social groups, "to respond to the expectations of the
Egyptian people through the initiation of a meaningful and truly
inclusive dialogue, involving all parts of society, in order to
achieve reconciliation and reinforce democratic principles and the
rule of law, under civilian authorities."

She reaffirmed OHCHR's readiness to assist the Egyptian people in the
transitional process and in particular in efforts by future
administrations to promote a society based on principles of democracy
and social justice, guided by internationally recognized human rights
and freedoms.

"Egyptians deserve to live in a society run by institutions that
ensure their rights are respected," she said. "I urge everyone to
seize this new opportunity to fulfil the country's potential to become
a fully functioning and prosperous democracy, without further
destabilizing upheavals."

In recent days, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appealed to the
people of Egypt to exercise restraint and pursue inclusive dialogue,
while expressing serious concern about "military interference" in the
political crisis gripping the country.Jul 5 2013 10:00AM
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