New York, 10 October 2011 - Statement
attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the 9 October
incident in Cairo, Egypt
The
Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the loss of life in Cairo last night.
He appeals to all Egyptians to remain united and to preserve the spirit of the
historic changes of early 2011. He calls on the transitional authorities to
guarantee the protection of human rights and civil liberties for Egyptians of
all faiths.
The
Secretary-General reiterates his call for a transparent, orderly and peaceful
transition that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Egyptian people and
includes free, fair and credible elections leading to the establishment of
civilian rule.