Egypt: Amid Violent Protests, Ban Says All Sides Must Work for Peaceful Return to Civilian Rule

5 July 2013

With massive protests in Egypt reportedly sparking violent clashes across the country, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon this evening urged the security forces to protect the protesters and called on the Egyptian people to demonstrate "exclusively by peaceful means."

"The Secretary-General is following with growing concern the latest developments in the unfolding crisis in Egypt, said a statement issued by his spokesperson, which adds that at such a critical juncture, all Egyptians must work together for peaceful restoration of constitutional order. "There is no place for retribution or for the exclusion of any major party or community."

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