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"en.20111027.17.4-238-500"2
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The sustained violence against government critics in Syria and growing tensions in Egypt are a major concern. The goal of democracy and freedom from tyranny comes before everything else – it must not perish in the battle for power. I believe that the elections in Egypt beginning on 28 November will become one of the turning points that will determine the future course of the Egyptian state – be it towards polarisation and radicalisation or democracy and respect for human rights. However, it is hard to imagine free and democratic elections because they will take place in a state of emergency in which freedom of the press and freedom of assembly are restricted, civilians are subject to mass arrests and trial in military courts, women’s rights are being undermined, and polarisation and radicalisation are deepening. One can only welcome the decision to investigate the events which led to the killing of peaceful Coptic protesters. The perpetrators must be found and held to account – this is an obligation of the rule of law. This is not enough, however. The interim Egyptian Government must create the conditions for political and civil society to prepare for a peaceful and calm election campaign, and itself be ready to transfer power to representatives elected in democratic and free elections recognised by the international community."@en1
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