Washington, DC – Following the announcement that Hosni Mubarak has stepped down as Egypt’s President, Human Rights First’s Neil Hicks issued the following statement:
“Vice President Suleiman’s statement that President Mubarak has stepped down from his office as President of the Republic is an important step towards a democratic government in Egypt. Military authorities now in de-facto control of the government should move immediately to form an inclusive transitional authority, including credible representatives of the opposition, to oversee the period leading up to elections. Free elections held in an atmosphere of peace and with guarantees of fairness and transparency can set Egypt on a path towards a new, legitimate government grounded in the rule of law, a firm basis for a state that will uphold the basic rights and freedoms of all Egyptians.”
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