In Support of the Egyptian People's Struggle to Achieve Freedom and Social Justice

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Coalition of Egyptian Organizations and the Mid Atlantic Chapter of the Alliance of Egyptian Americans (AEA) urges the U.S. government to support the Egyptian people's struggle to achieve freedom and social justice. President Hosny Mubarak has shown very little respect for those legitimate demands. 

The following is a statement issued by the Coalition of Egyptian Organizations and the Mid Atlantic Chapter of the Alliance of Egyptian Americans (AEA):

We are very concerned about Secretary Clinton's statement regarding the stability of the Mubarak government.  Secretary Clinton reiterated her support for Mubarak again when she indicated that his government is capable of reform. The United States should instead join France, Germany, and the European Community in condemning the killing of innocent civilians and the arrest of hundreds of peaceful demonstrators in Egypt. U.S. foreign policy should reflect both our stated ideals and our interests in that region; otherwise we will lose the hearts and minds of the Egyptian people as well as freedom loving people around the world especially in the Arab and Muslim worlds. 

U.S. explicit support of the Mubarak regime is unwise and unacceptable.

The ruthless oppression of peaceful demonstrations by the security apparatus. of  Mubarak in the last 4 days and the large budget of the security forces are proof that this regime does not value freedom of speech or assembly, and indicates total disregard for the demands for constitutional reform, free elections, and ending Martial law.

The corrupt, incompetent, and authoritarian regime of Mubarak is a liability on the interests of the United States in the Middle East and above all an obstacle to the aspiration of the Egyptian people for freedom and prosperity.

** We will demonstrate after the press conference in front of the White House, to send a message to President Obama urging him to stand for U.S. stated ideals and for the   Egyptian people's rights and demands, not those of dictatorship and oppression.

We Support the Egyptian people's demands for freedom

Egyptian Americans will convene a press conference at 12 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2011 at the National Press Club. The objectives include urging the U.S. government to support the Egyptian people in their struggle to achieve freedom and social justice.

The press conference will feature Egyptian American activists and scholars Dr. Saad Eddin Ibrahim and others.  We urge and welcome all members of the media and the public to attend.

Host:  The Coalition of Egyptian Organizations and the Mid Atlantic Chapter of the Alliance of Egyptian Americans (AEA)

Date:  Friday, January 28, 2011

Time:  12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: National Press Club

529 14th Street, NW, 13th Floor.

Washington, DC 20045

Room:   Zenger Room

SOURCE Coalition of Egyptian Organizations and Mid Atlantic Chapter of the Alliance of Egyptian Americans (AEA)