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Foreign Secretary concerned by Cairo unrest

Foreign Secretary William Hague urges all Egyptians to refrain from violence and support the Egyptian PM's call for calm.

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Foreign & Commonwealth Office and 皇冠体育app Rt Hon William Hague
Published
10 October 2011
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In a statement, the Foreign Secretary said:

鈥淚 am deeply concerned by the unrest yesterday in Cairo and condemn the loss of life. I urge all Egyptians to refrain from violence and support the Egyptian Prime Minister鈥檚 call for calm. It is essential that all sides calm the situation and engage in dialogue. 皇冠体育app freedom of religious belief is a universal human right which needs to be protected everywhere. 皇冠体育app ability to worship in peace is a vital component of any free and democratic society.鈥�

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Published 10 October 2011