Talking on the phone with Egyptian Vice-President Omar Suleiman, he said any continued attacks against peaceful demonstrators in Egypt would have international consequences.
He reiterated any further suppression of the anti-Mubarak movement would `surely lead to a joint international response.`
Westerwelle told Suleiman Egypt`s transition to democracy had to begin `now.`
The minister`s remarks come amid pitched street battles in Cairo and President Hosni Mubarak`s reluctance to immediately relinquish his grab on power. (*)
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