Tuesday, February 15, 2011

The army called off strikes in Egypt

The Egyptian army, which took control of the country since the resignation of former President Hosni Mubarak under popular pressure, called for, Monday, February 14, citizens and unions to end the strikes which are growing in the country in the name of "security and stability of countries and citizens and to ensure that production continues in all state agencies." "It was noted that some sectors of the state are organizing protests despite the return to normal life and conditions in which all categories of people are expected to be secured," note the military.

"The Egyptians are honorable that these protests in this delicate moment lead to negative consequences following the damage to state security, the disruption and interference with production and work in areas of the state, the obstruction to the interests of citizens and the adverse effect on the national economy.

" Saying always speak for the people, the army also raises the possibility that the pursuit of social movements to "prepare the ground for irresponsible elements so that they commit illegal acts, which requires all citizens of honest combine their efforts to bring the country safely. " "We hope that everyone will prepare the climate for business in the country in this difficult period until they are handed over to legitimate civilian and elected by the people", said the council.

The military "call citizens, professional organizations and unions to play their full role." For several days, employees of the transport, banking, petroleum, textiles and even the official media and some government agencies are on strike for pay increase and better working conditions, as the responsible This independent organization.

"It is difficult to say exactly how many people are on strike and where. Who is not on strike?" said on Monday the leader of the Centre for Trade Union and Workers (CTWS), Kamal Abbas.

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