Press Release European Parliament - Egypt Coptic Massacres

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Strasbourg, 9 March 2011 Latest Press Releases

Deliberate killings of Christians in Egypt must be


stopped. The perpetrators must be brought to justice.
Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group and 09/03/2011 Deliberate
killings of Christians in
Mario Mauro MEP Egypt must be stopped.
The perpetrators must be
brought to justice. Joseph
Daul MEP, Chairman of
"The EPP Group is shocked and appalled at the news of the killing of several the EPP Group and Mario
Christians today who were protesting against the burning down of a church. Our Mauro MEP
thoughts and sympathies are with the families of the more than 10 people who have 09/03/2011 Rare Earths:
lost their lives today in the tragic clashes", said Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the Concerns on the security of
EPP Group and Mario Mauro MEP in a joint statement on Wednesday evening. supply. Ioannis Tsoukalas
MEP
"According to reports, these killings were perpetrated by Muslim extremists. We expect them 09/03/2011 European
to be brought to justice without delay, to answer for this horrid crime", said the two leading People's Party Press
MEPs in the European Parliament's largest political Group. Release: Ireland: Enda
Kenny elected Taoiseach,
"Moreover, the Egyptian authorities must take every necessary measure to guarantee the becomes 15th EPP PM in
safety of Christians in Egypt. The Egyptian army has already said that they have been able to the European Union
handle the riots. It is difficult to take such a statement seriously in the light of today's tragic 09/03/2011 Turkey:
events. It is obvious that stronger efforts are necessary to protect Christians in the country," European Parliament
said Mr Daul and Mr Mauro in their statement. criticises progress in
reforms. Ria Oomen-
For further information: Ruijten MEP
Joseph DAUL MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group, Tel: +33-3-88175525 09/03/2011 Montenegro:
Mario MAURO MEP, Tel: +33-3-88175387 Good progress in the EU
Antoine Ripoll, Chairman's Spokesman, Tel: +32-475-856290 integration process.
Francesco Frapiccini, EPP Group Press & Communications Service, Tel: +32-473-541724 Eduard Kukan MEP
09/03/2011 Politique
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The EPP Group is by far the largest political group in the European Parliament with 265 en faveur de l'industrie
Members. européenne. Françoise
Grossetête, MdPE

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