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The people of Egypt – all over the Middle East – are now out on the streets to claim their rights. IUSY fully supports the calls for freedom, human rights and democracy. In Egypt Mubarak needs to resign immediately. It is important that the resignation of Mubarak and other dictators starts a democratic process. It is not acceptable that another undemocratic regime follows on and the power continues to lie in the hands of a few persons instead of all the people. It is important that the rest of the world supports the people – not the dictators. It is said to see how some western countries talks more about stability than democracy, looking out for their own interests and not the people. Obama held a great speech in Egypt 2009, now it is time to live up to it. Interim government – including all political organizations – with the task to organize free and fair elections needs to be formed. Free and fair elections should be hold as soon as possible. The International Community has an important role to play. UN should fully support the demands for human rights and democracy and assist in the process for organizing free and fair elections. IUSY is closely following the developments and is also trying to establish contacts in the region. We are also looking into how we as a political movement in the coming time can support a peaceful and democratic development. IUSY encourages all its member organisations to support the calls for democracy in Middle East and to push governments to take a clear stand for democracy and against the dictatorships. No one is free – until everybody is free! Johan Hassel |
