Egypt

Deputy PM: Revolution demands not achieved yet

The revolution's goals have not yet been achieved, Deputy Prime Minister Ali al-Selmy said Saturday during a meeting with activists and families of people killed during the revolution. 

Selmy stressed that the current cabinet can achieve these demands.

The political scene in Egypt is witnessing a sharp division between liberal and secular forces on one hand and Islamists forces on the other, as Islamists have rejected calls to postpone parliamentary elections.

Political forces blame the government for the slow pace of trials of former officials and of policemen accused of killing demonstrators during 25 January revolution.

Selmy said the current cabinet pays great attention to the case of martyrs and injured victims, describing it as a top priority.
 
Selmy and Health Minister Amr Helmy, who also attended the meeting, listened to the demands and complaints of activists and revolutionary youth representatives.
 
Activists demanded to speed up the pace of trials, release detained activists, and activate the fund allocated for the families of victims. They demanded a timeline to achieve their demands.
Helmy said he decided to allocate Agouza Hospital for the treatment of revolution victims and to provide all healthcare for them at the expense of the Health Ministry.
 
The current government will not rest until the victims and their families receive all they're entitled to, Helmy said.
 
Translated from the Arabic Edition

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