What happened to the hope of the spring and co-existence in Egypt? Is violence being orchestrated in Egypt in attempt to provoke religious divide and perpetuate old authorities or give excuse to new clampdown on democratic/open society development? UN Human Rights Office has called on authorities to carry out an impartial and independent investigation into the incident. At least 24 people are reported to have been killed – mostly Christians – and hundreds injured as a result of the protest against a church attack turning violent in Cairo, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said. “We call on the authorities to investigate and to ensure the impartiality and independence of the investigation,” Rupert Colville, OHCHR’s spokesperson in Geneva, told reporters. According to the Office, eyewitnesses to the incident claimed to have seen military vehicles driving into the crowd of protesters and running over some demonstrators. Also, several of the dead were found to have crushed limbs and others reportedly had bullet wounds. “We express our regret over the loss of life as well as over those injured while attempting to exercise their rights to freedom of peaceful assembly. UNSG Ban Ki-moon had voiced deep sadness at Sunday’s clashes and called on all Egyptians to preserve “the spirit of the historic changes” that took place earlier this year. Unfortunately I fear we will continue to hear of more unrest. Whether this is an outcome of the still ongoing political change in Egypt or an effort by some to reassert control over society, is not clear. However, the recent demonstrations have undermined Egypt’s long standing tradition of tolerance and co-existence. Some Egyptians are aware that this most prized characteristic of Egypt’s society may be wearing away and Christians and Muslims demonstrated in Cairo against the killing of Christian civilians in clashes with military policemen. (Above PHOTO) ARTICLE – “Egypt-Tunisia Revolutions Lost” - diplomaticallyincorrect.org/films/blog_post/egypt-tunisia-revolutions-lost/27921 By Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey Facebook = Become a Fan at “Diplomatically Incorrect” Twitter – Follow us at DiplomaticallyX War Crimes Justice Channel - diplomaticallyincorrect.org/c/war-crimes-justice