Mursi played an important role, in bringing about a ceasefire.Washington (ANTARA News/Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama is calling for calm in Egypt and for the country to resolve differences over its constitutional impasse peacefully, a White House spokesman said.
Recent declarations by Egypt`s President Mohamed Mursi that expanded his powers and put his decisions out of the reach of judicial review have raised questions internationally about the country`s work on establishing a constitution and democratic system.
The decrees have also forced Obama to straddle two positions on Mursi, who helped broker a ceasefire in the recent Gaza conflict that was backed by the United States.
Mursi "played an important role," in bringing "about a ceasefire, so that lives could be saved and the possibility of moving forward on negotiations for a more enduring peace could be realized," White House spokesman Jay Carney told a briefing of reporters.
"Separately we`ve raised concerns about some of the decisions and declarations that were made on Nov. 22," he added.
"And we continue to engage with the Egyptians on this. And I think the important issue here is the Egyptian people want a government that reflects their will."
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