the government must fully support demands for political reform in Egypt because some other countries had earlier also indicated their support for the introduction of the principles of democracy in EgyptJakarta (ANTARA News) - The Indonesian government is expected to be firm in its political stance in support of the Egyptian people`s aspirations for reform, democratization and more freedom, a legislator said.
"Indonesia is the third biggest democracy in the world. I hope the government will have a critical view of the situation in Egypt and support the Egyptian people`s demands for political reforms," said Sidarto Danusubroto, a member of the House of Representatives` Commission I on Tuesday.
He added, the government must fully support demands for political reform in Egypt because some other countries had earlier also indicated their support for the introduction of the principles of democracy in Egypt.
"The authoritarian government must resign, human rights violations must be stopped and protect human rights," Danusubroto said, adding that he hoped the reform process would provide better conditions for the Egyptians, especially for the values of democracy and human rights.
He also expressed deep sympathy for the victims killed in large-scale demonstrations taking place in some major cities in Egypt.
As many as 102 victims have been killed as thousands of Egyptians have expressed their distrust against the government and been demanding President Hosni Mubarak to leave the center of power in Egypt.
On Monday, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered the evacuation of Indonesians living in Egypt as security situations in the country had grown deteriorating as a popular uprising is threatening the regime.
"As the situation is worsening, I ordered an evacuation by air of our citizens back to our country," President Yudhoyono told reporters after a cabinet meeting. More than 6,000 Indonesians are believed to reside in Egypt.(*)
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