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Dear Mr. Prime Minister,
the President of the European Parliament, Jerzy Buzek, made the following statement on yesterday's decision of Egypt's transitional authorities to restrict permits for satellite channels:
"I am deeply disappointed by Thursday's decision of Egypt's Military Council and the cabinet of Prime Minister Essam Sharaf to restrict access to satellite channels.
This decision puts Egypt's path towards fair, free and pluralist elections in jeopardy. It sends a negative signal with regard to the commitment of Egypt's authorities to freedom of expression and media. True democracy lives from pluralism of visions, programmes and proposals.
Criticism should not be feared, but used to mobilise political leaders to seek policies to the benefit of the people. Persecuting those who voice their critical opinions - journalists, bloggers, activists - cannot be justified."
I urge you to take this statement very seriously. Egypt is losing its dignity in the world. The image is tarnished by the SCAF and their military rule enough. It is incomprehensible why you as Prime Minister who vowed to be on the side of the revolution allowed this to happen.
The President of the European Parliament has spoken clear and well. If we lose the support of the EU and the world, Egypt will not be well off.
Please ensure that the above mentioned measures regarding curbing free speech and free press will not go in effect!
Sincerely
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Press release by President of the European Parliament
