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August 15, 2013

U.S. Calls Egypt Killings "Deplorable," But No Policy Shift Announced 
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In Washington, Secretary of State John Kerry condemned the violence but
the Obama administration announced no moves to cut aid to the Egyptian
military.

Secretary of State John Kerry: "Today’s events are deplorable and they
run counter to Egyptian aspirations for peace, inclusion, and genuine
democracy. Egyptians inside and outside of the government need to take a
step back. They need to calm the situation and avoid further loss of
life. We also strongly oppose a return to a state of emergency law and
we call on the government to respect basic human rights including
freedom of peaceful assembly and due process under the law."

 

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