U.S. Criticizes Arrest of Brotherhood Leader in Egypt
إقرأ هذا الخبر بالعربية
The United States on Tuesday criticized the arrest of Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohammed Badie in Egypt.
The White House said the move ran contrary to the military's commitments to foster an "inclusive political process."
White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the arrest was the "latest in a series of actions that the Egyptian government has taken that does not reflect their commitment to an inclusive political process."
"It certainly is an act that is contrary to a legal system that is insulated from politics," he said.
Badie, who was arrested earlier on Tuesday, is to be held for 15 days on allegations of having incited the murder of protesters, Egyptian state television reported.
20 August 2013, 22:12
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I agree that the US is sympathizing with the wrong people in the case of Egypt, but if your statement is meant to imply that M14 are also wrong, which makes M8 right, you are the one who's wrong.
Free Lebanese thinkers who sympathize with the M14 spirit are not influenced by the West. If the US also happens to side with M14, so be it. On the other hand, M8 followers are directed what to believe. How else do you explain the fact that these people continue to follow M8's inconsistent positions? The fact remains that no one is happier than Israel that M8 exists because this gives Israel the excuse to prolong their position as victims, while building one of the most powerful armies in the world. If M14 was clearly in charge, they would use diplomatic means (the same way Israel rose to power) to influence the world's opinion and eventually free Lebanon from Israel's grip. We can't continue to base our entire way of life on resisting Israel. No more empty “victories” like we had in 2006.
