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<p>We deplore the deaths in Egypt in recent days. We are deeply concerned by the use
of deadly force against those demonstrating peacefully on 25 January. My rt hon friend
the Foreign Secretary spoke to Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Sameh Shukri, on 27 January
and conveyed his deep concern about the violence and the deaths, including that of
Shaimaa El-Sabbagh. He urged that an independent investigation take place as soon
as possible. I also raised these concerns with the Egyptian Ambassador on 27 January.</p><p>Egypt’s
long-term stability and success requires protection of the rights that underpin peaceful
politics, including accountability of the security forces and revision of the demonstrations
law.</p>
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