Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the recent violent attacks in Egypt

EU News 32/2014

Brussels, 24 January 2014
140124/01

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, issued the following statement today:

"I condemn the bomb attacks in Egypt over the past 24 hours, which have killed and injured a large number of people. I extend my sympathy to the families of the victims.

Tomorrow, 25 January, Egypt will mark the third anniversary of the popular revolution where the Egyptian people stood up against a repressive regime, to call for dignity, social justice, pluralism, security, democracy, human rights, and a better economy.

In trying to achieve these goals, Egyptians have faced many set-backs. The road towards democracy will no doubt remain difficult, but violence will not bring Egypt any closer to the people's desire for a democratic country where all Egyptians enjoy respect and fundamental human rights.

All the people of Egypt must now stand together and, in a spirit of compromise, build a deep and sustainable democracy."

Source and additional information:
http://eeas.europa.eu/statements/docs/2014/140124_01_en.pdf

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