Mursri decree raises human rights concerns: UN

Mursri decree raises human rights concerns: UN
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Summary The UN on Friday has expressed concerns over decree issued by Egypt President Mohamed Mursi.

 

A wide-ranging decree issued by Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi raises very serious human rights concerns, UN Human Rights Commissioner Navi Pillay s spokesman said on Friday.


"We are very concerned about the possible huge ramifications of this declaration on human rights and the rule of law in Egypt," Rupert Colville told a news briefing at the United Nations in Geneva.

 

"We also fear this could lead to a very volatile situation over the next few days, starting today in fact", Rupert Colville added.