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Clinton calls for restraint in Egypt

WASHINGTON, Jan 25 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called on all parties in Egypt to exercise restraint in the wake of the protests being witnessed in that country.
Clinton told reporters following a meeting she held with her Spanish counterpart Trinidad Jimenez that Egypt "like many countries in the region, has been experiencing demonstrations, we know that they've occurred not only in Cairo but around the country." She affirmed that "we're monitoring that very closely." She added "we support the fundamental rights of expression and assembly for all people." "We urge that all parties exercise restraint and refrain from violence," Clinton stressed.
"Our assessment is that the Egyptian government is stable and is looking for ways to respond to the legitimate needs and interests of the Egyptian people," the US top diplomat said. (end) si.bs KUNA 252145 Jan 11NNNN