Invitation: conférence de presse: 3 ans après le coup d'État de l'Égypte

À l'occasion du 3ème anniversaire du coup d'État militaire mené par le général Sisi contre le premier président démocratiquement élu de l'Égypte, nous vous invitons à une conférence de presse devant l'ambassade de l'Égypte à Ottawa, Canada.

Quoi: Conférence de presse
Quand: 14h00 - Dimanche 3 Juillet, 2016
Où: En face de l'ambassade de l'Égypte
454 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6R3

Durant les 3 dernières années, l'Égypte a été gouvernée par une dictature se cachant derrière un voile peu convaincant de la démocratie. Le pays souffre d'une crise financière, d'un système judiciaire politisé et fait preuve d'un mépris total à l'égard des droits de l'homme.

La conférence portera sur le sujet de la résistance continue au coup d'État à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur de l'Égypte et l'exposition des crimes et violations du coup d'État tout en mettant l'accent sur le rôle que le Canada peut jouer pour défendre la démocratie et la justice en Égypte.

Présent à la conférence de presse:

Alex Neve, secrétaire général d'Amnesty International Canada
Ahmed Abdelkader, Vice-président de la Coalition égyptienne canadienne pour la démocratie (CÉCD)
Mohamed Sherif Kamel, secrétaire général de la Conseil révolutionnaire égyptien (CRE)

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À propos de: La Coalition Égyptienne Canadienne pour la Démocratie (CECD) est une organisation pancanadienne politiquement indépendante avec des chapitres à Ottawa, Montréal, Toronto, Québec, Kingston, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, Calgary et Vancouver, qui milite pour la démocratie et les droits de l'homme en Égypte.

ECCD Statement Regarding the 5th Anniversary of January 25th Revolution

On the fifth anniversary of the January 25, 2011 revolution in Egypt, the Egyptian Canadian Coalition for Democracy (ECCD) is demanding the the Canadian Government not ignore the ever deteriorated situation in Egypt.

The last two and a half years, since the military coup of 2013, Egypt has seen mass killings, human rights violations and politicized death and jail sentences the likes of which have never been seen before.

The fake democratic smoke screen and the so-called elections of the president and parliament after the coup have no credibility and are an insult to anyone who believes in true democracy.

All Egyptians, women, children and men, even those who have no involvement in politics or activism are suffering greatly as state apparatuses are collapsing. Health, education, transportation, security and all other services are lacking or crumbling.

On this day we salute the sacrifice of the Egyptian people and urge the people and government of Canada to make any dealing with the current Egyptian regime conditional to its respect of human rights and freedoms.

About ECCD: Egyptian Canadian Coalition for Democracy (ECCD) is a politically independent, non-affiliated pan Canadian organization with chapters in Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, Quebec City, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, Calgary, Vancouver, and Kingston, which advocates for democracy and human rights in Egypt.

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ECCD Letter to Italian Ambassador in Ottawa: Justice demanded in the case of Italian student Giulio Regeni

April 10th, 2016

Andrea Meloni, Ambassador
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RE: Justice demanded in the case of Italian student Giulio Regeni

Dear Ambassador Andrea Meloni:
We, as well as many Canadians of Egyptian origin, have been following with horror and outrage the news about the murder of Giulio Regeni and the ensuing investigation by Egyptian authorities.

No words can adequately express our heartfelt empathy and deep sorrow for Giulio's demise. At the least, may we respectfully ask that you convey our sincere condolences to Paola, his mother, his family and loved ones and the people of Italy.

In addition to our deep sadness, we are troubled by the way the investigation into Giulio's kidnapping, torture and killing has evolved. Unfortunately, this is not a unique case as Egyptian authorities claim. Hundreds of Egyptian youth have been disappeared since the 2013 coup d'état by General Abdel Fattah Al Sissi.

We unreservedly support the demand for a comprehensive and transparent international investigation and a request that those responsible, no matter what their rank, bear the full extent of the international law for their heinous acts against Giulio.

We are aware of Italy's economic investments in Egypt, nonetheless we are certain that your government will not dilute its quest for justice for the sake of such interests. Italy will be doing the right thing, not only to Giulio's memory but also to all those Egyptians who have known the same deplorable treatment and tragic fate.
We and a large number of Egyptian people are watching Giulio's case with great anticipation. We are certain that your government will prove to be a guiding light for the sanctity of life and respect of the law. Meanwhile, I assure you that Giulio's name will remain in our thoughts and our hearts till justice is done and far beyond.

Sincerely yours,

Samaa Elibyari
Egyptian Canadian Coalition for Democracy
Political Committee
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Egyptian Canadian Coalition for Democracy
Chairman

Press Release: ECCD denounces Egypt's faulty parliamentary elections, calls for boycott

- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -

(Ottawa, October 16, 2015) The Egyptian Canadian Coalition for Democracy (ECCD) calls on all Egyptians to boycott the faulty parliamentary elections called by the military ruler Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

For Egyptian Canadians there cannot be a more sharp contrast than this tale of two elections. For the last several weeks, Egyptian Canadians have been witnessing and participating in an open and democratic electoral process in Canada. The positions of Canada's political parties run the gamut of the full political spectrum. Canadian citizens are free to organize, campaign, express their opinions, and vote their conscience without threat to life or liberty.

In contrast, thousands have been murdered by the military regime in Egypt, and tens of thousands have been imprisoned under conditions of torture and without recourse to a credible legal process. The main opposition leaders have been imprisoned, some have been sentenced to death in trials widely condemned as sham and farcical and all political opposition has been curtailed.

These so-called elections are fatally flawed in every way possible:

• The "elections" are being called by a military regime that came to power by overthrowing the first freely elected government in Egypt's history
• In carrying out their violent coup the military regime abrogated the will of the people expressed in five free and fair democratic polls
• The "elections" are being held with the main opposition outlawed, its leaders sentenced to death, its followers arrested and tortured, and numerous citizens executed by death squads on suspicion of belonging to the opposition
• The "elections" are being held while the country is under martial law
• The "elections" are being held after the military dictator expressed disdain for the laws that exist; Sisi has stated that "in good faith" the constitution gave too much power to Parliament, indicating that the powers of any "elected" parliament will be curtailed

"Governments and NGOs that participate in this fraudulent process, in any manner including monitoring the elections, discredit their commitment to democracy and human rights," said ECCD chairperson, Ehab Lotayef. "They would be providing political cover for the criminal regime in power today in Egypt." he continued.

ECCD calls upon all governments and NGOs to distance themselves from this "election" in respect for the sanctity of the blood that has been shed over the last four years, and still is, and to honor the sacrifices of the brave men and women standing up to Sisi's oppression.

ECCD stands with the courageous free Egyptians who continue to struggle to regain their revolution and achieve its goals. For them and for our beloved Egypt we call on all to boycott Sisi's charade of an election.

About ECCD: Egyptian Canadian Coalition for Democracy (ECCD) is a politically independent, non-affiliated pan Canadian organization with chapters in Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, Quebec City, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, Calgary, Vancouver, and Kingston, which advocates for democracy and human rights in Egypt.

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