Germany calls for Morsi’s release

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said in a Friday press release that “It’s not only an expression of our commitment to the rule of law, but it’s also our political conviction, that any form of political repression will damage Egypt’s future.”

“We demand an end to the restrictions placed upon Mr. Morsi’s freedom of movement,” he added.


The US State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki also said on the same day that Washington wanted “an end to restrictions on Mr. Morsi’s whereabouts.”

Meanwhile on July 11, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan voiced strong opposition against the military coup in Egypt that ousted Morsi, denouncing the move as ‘illegitimate.’

“Every military coup, regardless of its target, country and reason, is the murderer of the democracy, people and the future of the country,” Erdogan said, adding that anti-government protests in Cairo’s Liberation Square did not legalize coup.

Egypt plunged into violence after the country’s powerful military ousted Morsi, suspended the constitution, and dissolved the parliament on July 3.

The army declared chief justice of Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional Court, Adly Mansour, as interim president on July 4.

Since then, Egypt has been the scene of rival rallies and clashes between thousands of the supporters and opponents of the ousted president.

Muslim Brotherhood, the influential group from which Morsi emerged, has vowed to keep protesting until he is reinstated.

Morsi is reportedly being held “preventively” by the military. Senior army officials say he might face formal charges over accusations made by his opponents.

MR/HN

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