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Politics : Foreign Affairs Discussion Group

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To: Hawkmoon who wrote (188530)6/6/2006 10:48:44 AM
From: jttmab  Read Replies (2) of 281500
 
Democracy is surging ahead in Egypt also. With Iraq as the "model" of democracy, who can blame them...

Egypt asks US body to halt work

Egypt has ordered an American non-governmental organisation which aims to promote democracy to suspend its work in the country.

On Monday, a spokesman called on the International Republican Institute to halt work until it had got permission.

He accused the local head of the institute, Gina London, of interfering in Egypt's internal affairs.

She said in a recent interview that the institute would work to speed up political reform in Egypt.

A lawyer for the group said the controversy resulted from a misunderstanding.

"The institute has not yet started its activities, it is still in the set-up phase," said Omar Hegazi. ....

news.bbc.co.uk
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