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De: Amnesty International USA <alerts@takeaction.amnestyusa.org>
Enviado: sáb, enero 29, 2011 12:00:53 PM
Asunto: Embassy of Egypt, this IS an emergency!
The crackdown on freedoms is intensifying across Egypt as security forces use
tear gas, water cannons, live rounds and lethal force against protesters.
Pick up the phone and help us call for human rights to be respected in Egypt!
Thirty years of repression is spilling out onto the streets of Egypt in the
forms of tear-gas, blood and bitter demonstrations.
For four days, Egyptian protestors have suffered at the hands of President
Mubarak's security forces.
At least 14 protestors have been killed and scores more have been injured. The
crackdown on freedoms is intensifying as authorities have cut all Internet and
phone communications.
There's no telling how long the violence will continue or how many people will
suffer in the end.
The number one request we're hearing from our fellow Egyptian activists is to
have their voices heard at various Egyptian embassies and consulates.
We intend to do all we can to make that happen, but Egyptian authorities are
making it very difficult.
Our emails are not getting through and it will take far too long for our letters
to reach anyone who can make a difference.
That is why we're asking you to place an urgent call to the Egyptian embassy
(202) 895-5400 and dial "1" to speak to a real person about the State of
Emergency in Egypt.
Ask the person who answers the call to pass on this important message – and
don't take "no" for an answer:
"Please urge the Egyptian government to respect human rights, rein in the
security forces, and restore access to all communications in Egypt."
Help us make the Egyptian embassy's phone ring off the hook! Then tell us how
your call went.
Three decades of living under the harsh and oppressive State of Emergency is
unacceptable.
The people of Egypt deserve to have their voices heard and to organize
peacefully. They deserve human rights.
Phone calls are best. But you can also support human rights in Egypt by making a
gift to Amnesty International today so that we can strengthen our efforts to
monitor and quickly respond to dangerous situations such as these whenever they
arise.
Thank you for keeping watch over human rights in Egypt. We will continue to keep
you informed.
Geoffrey Mock
Country Specialist, Egypt
Amnesty International USA
P.S. For the latest updates on the situation in Egypt, please follow our Human
Rights Now blog and the worldwide discussion on Twitter.
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