Egypt aftermath

chief Pillay calls for urgent talks to save from further disastrous violence: via

: an escalating and deeply worrying crisis – UN experts urge restraint & dialogue:

Alarmed at ongoing violence, OHCHR calls for authorities to allow deployment of human rights officers

United Nations Human Rights

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+United Nations Human Rights chief Navi Pillay has appealed to all sides in Egypt to step back from the brink of disaster after a day of bloody #violence left hundreds dead or injured.

More: http://sm.ohchr.org/14BBNiv

 

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#previous #articles #videos #Navanethem Pillay
 
 

„Democracy“ is not shooting people in the name of majority. It requires operating within the limits of rights.

UN experts should investigate attacks against human rights defenders who work on corporate accountability in Russia

But they’ll always have the … Saudi To Fill Financial Gap From Any Western Sanctions On

Senator: Administration Secretly Suspended Military Aid to

from ’s fate: the west can and should do more, see

Back 2 the future in .Lawyer says 2be released in 48hours after prosecutor cleared him f corruption

Impartial, credible and independent investigation is required to establish a full picture of events in

army spox chilling quote: “When dealing w/ terrorism the consideration of civ & human rts r not applicable.”

’s military rulers should rein in police forces, not encourage them to use even more lethal force:

„Excessive, unjustified use of lethal force = worst possible response to the very tense situation in #’Egypt“

NSCIA Says Bloodshed Is and referred violence to . for intervention

Worst Mass Unlawful Killings in Country’s Modern History – read statement on

Death toll from sit-in at least 377, significantly higher than 288 announced by the Health Min.

authorities also responsible for their failure to protect churches and Christian communities

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– Two journalists still held, others arrested or attacked

Расследование в : самое массовое незаконное применение силы в новейшей истории страны

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Чрезмерное незаконное применение силы – худшая из возможных реакций на ситуацию: расследование в Египте

.: decision to use live ammunition on a large scale from the outset reflected a failure to observe basic int policing standards

.’s video report on the dispersal of a sit-in protest in Cairo last week.

Failure to provide safe exit, including for the wounded = serious violation of int standards says

„ Joint statement by European Commission President Barroso and European Council President Van Rompuy

Europe annually sells some €300 million of weapons to . It may now come to an end.

Unusually strong statements from EU officials on : „calls for democracy and fundamental freedoms“ being „washed away in blood.“

EC President and EU Council chief indicated the might block up to €5 billion in aid to

HRW Brief: More violence in ; accused of intimidating journalist, new president in but abuses remain

Appalling & horrific anti-Copt violence in . ’s warning from July 23 urging protection:

 

. agrees with UNSG – Egypt failing to uphold its responsibility to protect

’s military leader „vowed that the army will not tolerate further political violence“ – including the violence by army and police?!

Van Rioting:its a new formof terrorism,clearly. : 38 supporters, arrested recently, killed while transferred in police van.

Why investigate when u can just shut the coverage u don’t like? authorities to assess Al Jazeera legal status

Govt issues warning to ‚biased‘ foreign journalists – seriously…

UN Chief Condemns Church Attacks:

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Four Journalists Killed, Says Rights Group:

: No false equivalence btw army&MB. Deposed Pres Morsi wasn’t inclusive&ran govt terribly, but didn’t kill 100s

to interim Govt&Army:End clashes.Killings can’t b justified/condoned.Respect rights,release pol prisoners

will“urgently review its relations w „&“adopt measures“aimed at ending violence/starting political dialogue

Pope Francis prays for ceasing bloodshed in Egypt

Wow. God help foreign journalists in . That was one of most surreal govt pressers I’ve ever seen (excepting Syria & Libya of course).

Remember the“Tank Man“ from ’s Tiananmen protests? This unarmed „Tank Man“ from Cairo was shot. Horrific.

contains glossy photos of „Muslim Brotherhood demonstrators“ brandishing knives and firing machine guns.

Egypt needs plan to contain violence – UN head

UN rights experts urge immediate end to violence in Egypt

UN Chief Says End of Violence Must be Priority for Egypt: United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged t…

9of10: ALL political forces, incl. Muslim Brotherhood, must work TOGETHER 2escape spiral of violence ^OS

: UNSC, OIC, EU „no longer has the right to look in the mirror, it’s so ashamed bc it couldn’t condemn what’s happening in „

How much inconvenience is US military willing to put up with to stop financing ’s killing? So far, not much.

If Gulf states bought crackdown for $12B, US stopping $1.3B won’t stop it. But does US want to be funding it?

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Labeling the murder of its own citizens a „war on terror“ has become a popular trend over last decade- but who would still buy it?

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presidency: there was huge amount of restraint, self control, professionalism practiced (by security forces). ?!!

Presidency on „security operations of Aug 14“ says „huge amount of self-restraint.“ Really?

Report: Following exchange of fire, besieged Cairo mosque cleared of protesters, security source says –

Just spoken to he’s safe but he was been robbed of all his equipment

: Does the Health Ministry ever release the breakdown of the # of deaths and wounded – by gender and age? Would be important to know.

„Noticias de Prensa Latina – Egipto: 48 muertos en Viernes de la Ira“ ( )

PM proposed the dissolution of the MB and the idea is „studied by the government“ – that’s a sure way to reconciliation!

– The ultimate target and victim of the massacres of 14 August is civilian rule ?

Statement by the Special Advisers on the Prevention of Genocide and on the situation in :

urges to allow UN rights experts in. Egypt’s friends & allies shld press govt to comply w the UN requests

High Rep says death toll is „shocking“ & interim govt & wider political leadership are prime responsible

. report identifies 6 risk factors for . Check out our summary of the report for more details

via – statement by the and on the escalating situation in

| How Local Conflict Early Warning Systems have the potential to alter atrocity prevention convention

MORE: Death toll rises to 638 in Egypt violence: -KK

2 of 10: Ensure right to &info is protected. Incl. journalists reporting -censorship ^OS

1 of 10: Lift the state of emergency and fully comply with applicable international law ^OS

UN rights chiefs demands probe into Egypt security crackdown