KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Razak today voiced his concern over the escalating violence in Egypt, calling on all sides to cease hostilities immediately.
“We are disturbed by reports of violence against protesters in Egypt
and call on the authorities to exercise restraint,” the prime minister
said in a statement.
“Any civilian casualties are deeply regrettable. We urge all parties to
cease hostilities immediately and work towards a peaceful resolution.”
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| Supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi run from Egyptian security forces firing towards them during clashes in Cairo's Nasr City district, Egypt, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. Egyptian police in riot gear swept in with armored vehicles and bulldozers Wednesday to clear two sprawling encampments of supporters of the country's ousted Islamist president in Cairo, showering protesters with tear gas as the sound of gunfire rang out. (AP Photo/Manu Brabo) |
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