Egypt's weekly food exports hit 192,000 tons – NFSA    URGENT: Egyptians' remittances jump 42.8% to $33.9 bln in Jan–Oct – CBE    Egyptian pound edges up against dollar in early Sunday trade    Al-Sisi: Egypt seeks binding Nile agreement with Ethiopia    Comprehensive development plan to restore Misr Travel's pioneering role: Minister    Al-Sisi, Russia's Lavrov discuss Gaza, Ukraine, and key bilateral projects    CIB-Egypt reinforces commitment to developing banking capabilities across Africa    Banking sector will spare no effort to support Fund for Honouring Martyrs: CBE Governor    African nations, Russia convene in Cairo to draft 2026-2029 strategic action plan    From Miami Sands to Brussels Boardrooms: The High-Stakes Gambit for Ukraine's Future    Mediterranean veterinary heads select Egypt to lead regional health network    Egyptian-built dam in Tanzania is model for Nile cooperation, says Foreign Minister    Egypt partners with global firms to localise medical imaging technology    The Long Goodbye: Your Definitive Guide to the Festive Season in Egypt (Dec 19 – Jan 7)    Egypt flags red lines, urges Sudan unity, civilian protection    Al-Sisi affirms support for Sudan's sovereignty and calls for accountability over conflict crimes    Central Bank of Egypt, Medical Emergencies, Genetic and Rare Diseases Fund renew deal for 3 years    Egypt's SPNEX Satellite successfully enters orbit    Egypt unveils restored colossal statues of King Amenhotep III at Luxor mortuary temple    Egyptian Golf Federation appoints Stuart Clayton as technical director    4th Egyptian Women Summit kicks off with focus on STEM, AI    Egypt's PM reviews major healthcare expansion plan with Nile Medical City    UNESCO adds Egyptian Koshari to intangible cultural heritage list    UNESCO adds Egypt's national dish Koshary to intangible cultural heritage list    Egypt recovers two ancient artefacts from Belgium    Egypt, Saudi nuclear authorities sign MoU to boost cooperation on nuclear safety    Giza master plan targets major hotel expansion to match Grand Egyptian Museum launch    Australia returns 17 rare ancient Egyptian artefacts    China invites Egypt to join African duty-free export scheme    Egypt warns of erratic Ethiopian dam operations after sharp swings in Blue Nile flows    Egypt golf team reclaims Arab standing with silver; Omar Hisham Talaat congratulates team    Egypt launches Red Sea Open to boost tourism, international profile    Sisi expands national support fund to include diplomats who died on duty    Egypt's PM reviews efforts to remove Nile River encroachments    Egypt resolves dispute between top African sports bodies ahead of 2027 African Games    Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights    Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines    Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19    Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers    Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled    We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga    Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June    Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds    Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go    Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



UN political chief arrives in Cairo to ‘listen to Egyptians'
Bikya Masr Published in Bikya Masr on 22 - 08 - 2013

A senior United Nations official today said he was in Egypt to listen to Egyptians to better understand how the Organization can assist the crisis-torn country, and to report back to Secretary-GeneralBan Ki-moon.
Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Jeff Feltman, told journalists at the headquarters of the League of Arab States that he had wide-range discussions with Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy, but reiterated that "he was not in Cairo to make statements on Egypt but to listen to the Egyptians."
He added that it was clear that Egyptians have expressed strong views on international community reactions and that Mr. Ban wanted him to listen in order to better understand the situation and understand how best the UN can assist.
Mr. Ban and other senior UN officials have repeatedly stressed that the authorities and the political leaders share a responsibility to end the widespread outbreak of violent protests and excessive use of force which have led to more than 500 deaths and thousands of injuries over the past several days.
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) also called on Egyptian authorities yesterday to allow its human rights officers access to inside the country to assess the situation on the ground.
Egypt has been undergoing a democratic transition following the toppling of President Hosni Mubarak two years ago in the wake of mass protests. Last month, renewed protests, in which dozens of people were killed and wounded, led to the Egyptian military deposing Mohamed Morsy. The Constitution was then suspended and an interim government set up.
Mr. Feltman, who arrived in Cairo yesterday, has also met with Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Elaraby. Those discussions focused on "areas of collaboration between the United Nations and the League of Arab States," Mr. Ban's spokesperson told journalists in New York.
They also discussed efforts towards a political solution to the conflict in Syria, the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, as well as the political process in Yemen and the UN's role there.
BN

Clic here to read the story from its source.