NATO chief says gravely concerned by situation in Egypt

NATO chief says gravely concerned by situation in Egypt

PanARMENIAN.Net - NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Thursday, July 4 he was seriously worried about the situation in Egypt, where the army has ousted President Mohamed Mursi, Reuters reported.

"I am gravely concerned by the situation in Egypt," Rasmussen told a news conference.

"I call on everyone to exercise restraint and refrain from violence, to respect human rights, including the rights of minorities, and the rule of law and to work to establish a democratic and inclusive civilian government as soon as possible," he said.

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