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Madras Doctor Reacts to Big Change in Egypt

In Egypt, the military has dissolved parliament, suspended the constitution and vowed to have elections within six months, following the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak. Madras Doctor, Suzanne El-Attar spent several years living in Egypt and her parents still spend several months a year there. She's hopeful the transition will continue to be peaceful: “90% of Egypt is Muslim but 10% is Christian. And they have always had a good relationship and been a very tolerant country. It's not radical Islamist country. I hope we can transition to a democracy that is respectful, but not radical.” Protestors are continuing to demand an immediate repeal of Egypt's 30 year Emergency Law. It allows the government to arrest people without charge.

 

 

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