"The resolution contained clauses that are unacceptable both in form and in content," Foreign Ministry spokesman Badr Abdel-Ati said in a statement, a copy of which was obtained by Anadolu Agency.
"These clauses tackle issues still being examined by the judiciary," he added.
In a Thursday vote, the members of the European Parliament urged all political actors and security forces in Egypt to show the utmost restraint and avoid provocation and further violence.
They said the interim authorities and security forces must ensure the security of all citizens and commit to dialogue and non-violence, and to respect their obligations.
The members of parliament also called for an immediate end to all act of violence, harassment or intimidation against political opponents, journalists, trade unions and civil society representatives.
They went on to say that the interim government must guarantee that these actors, both domestic and international, can operate freely in the country.
Abdel-Ati, however, said that "nobody has the right to comment on issues that are still being examined by the Egyptian judiciary," describing the Egyptian judiciary as "independent" and "honest".
He said the resolution of the European Parliament puts people who make violence and terrorism on an equal footing with policemen and state institutions that seek to preserve public order and usher in security for citizens.
The spokesman, however, noted that the resolution has some positive clauses, particularly repeated condemnations of violence and terrorism that targets policemen, churches and public properties in Egypt.
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- Egypt: end violence and engage with reconciliation, say MEPs
MEPs urged all the political actors and security
forces in Egypt to show the utmost restraint and avoid provocation and
further violence, in a vote on Thursday. The interim authorities and
security forces must ensure the security of all citizens and commit to
dialogue and non-violence, and to respecting their obligations, they
said.
They called for an immediate end to all act of violence, harassment or intimidation against political opponents, journalists, trade unions and civil society representatives. The interim government must guarantee that these actors, both domestic and international, can operate freely in the country, said Parliament.
New constitution: concerns over the role of the army
MEPs took note of the new constitution of Egypt, approved by the 14-15 January referendum, which should be an important step forward in the country's troubled transition to democracy and called for the full and effective implementation of its provisions on fundamental freedoms, including the freedom of assembly, association and expression, and human rights.
They expressed their concerns at the articles in the new constitution that exempt the armed forces from civilian oversight, allow military judges to try civilians for crimes or attacks against armed forces and installations and state that the appointment of the minister of defence will be subject to the approval of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces.
The referendum on the constitution was an opportunity to build national consensus, reconciliation and stability in the country, MEPs said, expressing strong regrets at the violent clashes before, during and after the referendum. They also called on the EU foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton, to make public the report of the EU expert electoral mission that monitored the referendum in Egypt.
http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/el/news-room/content/20140203IPR34513/html/Egypt-end-violence-and-engage-with-reconciliation-say-MEPs
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They called for an immediate end to all act of violence, harassment or intimidation against political opponents, journalists, trade unions and civil society representatives. The interim government must guarantee that these actors, both domestic and international, can operate freely in the country, said Parliament.
New constitution: concerns over the role of the army
MEPs took note of the new constitution of Egypt, approved by the 14-15 January referendum, which should be an important step forward in the country's troubled transition to democracy and called for the full and effective implementation of its provisions on fundamental freedoms, including the freedom of assembly, association and expression, and human rights.
They expressed their concerns at the articles in the new constitution that exempt the armed forces from civilian oversight, allow military judges to try civilians for crimes or attacks against armed forces and installations and state that the appointment of the minister of defence will be subject to the approval of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces.
The referendum on the constitution was an opportunity to build national consensus, reconciliation and stability in the country, MEPs said, expressing strong regrets at the violent clashes before, during and after the referendum. They also called on the EU foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton, to make public the report of the EU expert electoral mission that monitored the referendum in Egypt.
http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/el/news-room/content/20140203IPR34513/html/Egypt-end-violence-and-engage-with-reconciliation-say-MEPs
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Egypt rejects EU parliament statement as "interference" ...
ReplyDeleteCAIRO, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The Egyptian Foreign Ministry rejected on Saturday a recent statement of the European Parliament criticizing Egypt's newly-approved constitution and the government 's approach with political opponents and journalists, official news agency MENA reported.
Egyptian Foreign Ministry's spokesman Badr Abdel-Atty said Saturday that "the statement is completely rejected as it tackles cases being reviewed by the Egyptian judiciary, such as referring a number of journalists to the criminal court."
"No party, whether internal or external, has the right to interfere through remarks or comments in the issues and cases handled by the Egyptian judiciary, which is known for independence and integrity," the official added...............http://english.cntv.cn/20140209/100211.shtml
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