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Ägypten muss den Weg in Richtung Demokratie fortsetzen
Wien, 4. Juli 2013 – „Die Absetzung des demokratisch gewählten Präsidenten Mursi durch das Militär ist sehr bedenklich. Eine Militärintervention als Weg zur Konfliktlösung ist in einem demokratischen System nicht akzeptabel“, erklärte Vizekanzler und Außenminister Michael Spindelegger in Reaktion auf die rezenten Entwicklungen in Ägypten. Der Vizekanzler richtete einen dringenden Appell an alle Beteiligten in Ägypten, Zurückhaltung zu zeigen und auf weitere Gewaltanwendung zu verzichten. „Die Gewalt der letzten Tage ist besorgniserregend und darf keinesfalls Teil der politischen Konfrontation sein. Ich spreche den Familien der Opfer mein tiefes Beileid aus und rufe die Sicherheitskräfte auf, das Leben und Wohlergehen der ägyptischen Bürger zu schützen“, so Spindelegger._________________________________________________________________________________
English Translation
Egypt must continue the path towards democracy
Spindelegger: "Egypt must continue the path towards democracy," Secretary of State for Development in Egypt
Vienna, 4 July 2013 - "The dismissal of the democratically elected President Mursi by the military is very questionable. A military intervention as a way to resolve conflicts in a democratic system is not acceptable, "said Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger in response to the recent developments in Egypt. The Vice-Chancellor made an urgent appeal to all parties in Egypt to show restraint and to refrain from further violence. "The violence of recent days is worrying and must not be part of the political confrontation. I speak to the families of the victims and my sincere condolences to call on the security forces to protect the lives and welfare of the citizens of Egypt ", Spindelegger.
"The mass demonstration Ender Egyptian people are an expression of a deep dissatisfaction and frustration and a strong desire for genuine political change. But confrontations and violence are not the answer. Change must take place peacefully. Politicians must now quickly return to democratic institutions "Spindelegger.
"Given the deep social divide an inclusive and compromise-oriented dialogue among all political, religious and social forces is more necessary than ever. The path towards democracy must continue. The role of the Egyptian military must therefore be, as soon as possible the holding of free and fair presidential and parliamentary elections, thus enabling the transition to a democratically elected government, "said the Vice-Chancellor.
With respect to the 8,000 Austrians in Egypt, Spindelegger referred to the comprehensive travel information on the website of the Foreign Ministry, which were tightened again today. "We are constantly evaluating the development in constant contact with our European partners and tour operators. Should this prove to be necessary, the Crisis Intervention Team of the Foreign Ministry are always ready, "said the Vice-Chancellor concluded.
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