UN RIGHTS CHIEF URGES TALKS TO SAVE EGYPT FROM FURTHER DISASTROUS VIOLENCE

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Date: 15 Aug 2013 11:00:00 -0400
Subject: UN RIGHTS CHIEF URGES TALKS TO SAVE EGYPT FROM FURTHER
DISASTROUS VIOLENCE
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UN RIGHTS CHIEF URGES TALKS TO SAVE EGYPT FROM FURTHER DISASTROUS
VIOLENCENew York, Aug 15 2013 11:00AMThe United Nations human rights
chief today <"http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=13632&LangID=E">appealed
to all parties in Egypt to act with restraint and initiate talks,
following a day of bloody violence that left hundreds dead and many
more injured.

"I deplore the loss of life and call on all in Egypt to seek a way out
of the violence. I urge the Egyptian authorities and security forces
to act with the utmost restraint," said Navi Pillay, the UN High
Commissioner for Human Rights.

"What is needed is genuinely inclusive reconciliation. I therefore
appeal again to all sides to engage in urgent dialogue to avoid
further violence and hate speech, with the aim of restoring
constitutional order through free and democratic elections."

Yesterday, security forces clashed with demonstrators demanding the
reinstatement of deposed President Mohamed Morsy. Ms. Pillay noted
that there were conflicting reports about the scale of the violence as
Government officials said more than 500 had been killed while the
Muslim Brotherhood put the figure at more than 2,000.

"The number of people killed or injured, even according to the
Government's figures, point to an excessive, even extreme, use of
force against demonstrators," she said. "There must be an independent,
impartial, effective and credible investigation of the conduct of the
security forces. Anyone found guilty of wrongdoing should be held to
account."

Ms. Pillay reminded Egyptian authorities that their security forces
are bound by the rule of law and must act with full respect for human
rights, including the rights to free speech and peaceful assembly. She
also stressed that Government opponents who have reportedly attacked
public buildings and religious sites should be brought to justice, and
underlined that demonstrators must ensure their gatherings remain
peaceful.

"Wednesday's tragic events highlight the degree to which Egypt is
becoming dangerously polarized," Ms. Pillay said, pointing to reports
of violent incidents in several parts of the country in response to
the clearing of sit-ins in Cairo.

Reacting to Wednesday's announcement by Egyptian authorities of a
month-long national state of emergency, Ms. Pillay said it should be
implemented in conformity with Egypt's obligations under international
law, ensuring that human rights are respected and protected.

Ms. Pillay added that under the International Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights, to which Egypt is a party, no one shall be
arbitrarily deprived of his or her life or be subject to torture or
other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, even in
times of emergency.

"Everyone deprived of their liberty must be treated humanely and
afforded all the judicial guarantees under international law," she
said.

Egypt has been undergoing a democratic transition following the
toppling of President Hosni Mubarak two years ago in the wake of mass
protests. Last month, renewed protests – in which dozens of people
were killed and wounded – led to the Egyptian military deposing Mr.
Morsy. The Constitution was then suspended and an interim government
set up.Aug 15 2013 11:00AM
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