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From: "A.N.S.W.E.R. answer.general@action-mail.org
Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2003 8:24 AM
Subject: [ANSWER]: Action Alert: Egyptian Anti-War Activists Arrested
In a further attempt to silence dissent, the Egyptian
government/military apparatus has begun a widespread
round-up of human rights activist. Hundreds have been
arrested under the pretext of removing leaders of an
unauthorized anti-war demonstration, scheduled for this
afternoon in Cairo, Egypt.
Among the detainees is well known activist, Dr. Ashraf
El-Bayoumi. His wife, Dr. Soheir Morsy was also detained
but then released. All the remaining detainees need your
assistance. The heightened repression in Egypt comes as we
in the US see our right to dissent continuously
challenged. Your voice is desperately needed to ensure the
safe return of all those detained. Don't let them down.
Please fax or email the following offices: You will have
to retype the email address in the send to box. The
hyperlink is not working. What you should emphasize is
that the current detainees were attempting to attend a
demonstration that was backed by court ruling when they
were detained. While a number were released, some eleven
remain in detention, including Dr. El-Bayoumi. Ask that
all detainees be released and the Government of Egypt
recognize and respect freedom of assembly and speech.
Please act now; our anti-war friends are counting on it.
Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt 3521 International
Court, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008
Telephone: 202 895-5400
Fax 202 244-4319
Email: embassy@egyptembdc.org
General Habib al-'Adeli Minister of the Interior Ministry
of the Interior Al-Sheikh Rihan Street Bab al-Louk, Cairo, EGYPT
Fax 011 202 579 2031
Email: moi2@idsc.gov.eg
His Excellency Mohammad Hosni Mubarak President of the
Arab Republic of Egypt 'Abedine Palace, Cairo, Egypt
Fax: 011 202 390 1998
Email: webmaster@presidency.gov.eg
