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In Egypt, Kerry presses Sissi to adopt moderate policies
U.S. secretary of state says Egypt will ultimately get full U.S. aid, later will discuss Iraq with Arab League members.By Lesley Wroughton and Lara Jakes Jun. 22, 2014 |
REUTERS / AP - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry held wide-ranging talks in Cairo on Sunday with President Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi, urging the Egyptian president to adopt more moderate policies on rights and freedoms.
Kerry is the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit Egypt since Sissi, the former military leader who toppled Islamist President Mohamed Morsi after mass protests last year, won a May presidential election.
"For Egypt, this is also a moment of high stakes as well as a moment of great opportunity," Kerry told reporters after meeting el-Sissi.
Kerry said Egyptians want better economic opportunities, greater freedoms, a free press and the rule of law.
http://www.haaretz.com/news/middle-east/1.600355
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In Egypt, Kerry presses Sissi to adopt moderate policies (Original Post)
Jefferson23
Jun 2014
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elfin
(6,262 posts)1. Prediction - Sisi will "agree", take billions
And execute the opposition as long as he can. Total cynic on all matters Mid East here.
Unfortunately, for my past abiding affections - that means Israel as well.
Done, done, and done. Let them annihilate the whole region, as long as the dust settles in some sort of void.
Yes, I know so stupid, but I HATE how the region drives our policies, whether due to energy or with deep and abiding affiliation with Israel.
Jefferson23
(30,099 posts)2. Based on past history, you've made a fair prediction.
What incentive is there for Sisi since he is going to receive the money regardless.
elfin
(6,262 posts)3. We shall see
Hope This cynic is proved wrong.
Jefferson23
(30,099 posts)4. I feel that change will need to come from within in Egypt..it is like they are back at square one.
Very sad.