HSC Interview

How was your GQMUN experience?

Incredible I loved it, it’s so organized and everyone know what they’re doing and there’s never a dull moment so much is happening at once.

What’s the most interesting thing about your committee and why?

Being in the historical Security Council was interesting because we discuss issues that had already happened so we’re at an advantage because we can come up with better resolutions and mend the mistakes world leaders at that time did since we already know the consequences.

What was the most heated topic?

We had two, Rwanda 1994 and Bosnia 1992 both very invigorating but I definitely found the issue of the Rwanda genocide extremely stimulating because delegations disagreed on whether or not military intervention should be forced from neighboring countries or if it would result in even more violence.

What was your favorite part of GQMUN?

Cultural night! I loved the dances and the stands and the different food and costumes I saw. My friends, both old and new, and I had a great time exploring the different cultures.

-Gena El Aker

Drowned in Crisis: Arab League

The Arab League has moved to yet another pressing issue today, the further division of the Egyptian government, along with its takeover by the Muslim brotherhood. So far discussions have taken place in regards to the possible solutions to this problem; however this is strictly confidential information. Three groups were formed for, against and those other nations who proved to be neutral in the current situation.

Another crisis has been fronted to the honourable delegates of the Arab League. They received information from a CIA representative delivering the confirmation that the Muslim Brotherhood is responsible for the planned assassination of Mubarak. Delegates then requested an unmoderated caucus to discuss an action plan to either support or condemn the Muslim Brotherhood. 

At present delegates are continuing to disagree with many middle eastern nations, as they generally support the Muslim Brotherhood, especially as they have restored order in Egypt. The delegates of Kuwait and Bahrain wished to thank the Muslim Brotherhood for work done in their own nations. Qatar expressed the need to maintain talks with the brotherhood and also negotiate policies to maintain relations throughout the Middle East.

However, countries such as Morocco urge the Arab League not to recognise such a group, due to the Muslim Brotherhood confirming central intelligence agency information, “The CIA has uncovered the truth for once, Mashallah, we are behind the assignation and we are not ashamed. Allahuakbar!”

Discussions on the topic is going on at the moment.

- Keenan POWELL

Edited by Mehmet YILDIZ

HRC Wrapping Up

As the conference nears its end, the delegates of the Human Rights Council are extremely happy with the way things turned out. In these four days, HRC has passed one resolution on the situation of migrant workers in the Middle East, and is certain of passing another resolution, this one on Refugees and IDPs.

The main submitter of the first resolution was Mauritius and that of the second resolution is Greece. The first resolution was passed with almost every single delegate in the council as a signatory and the second resolution is also expected to pass by unanimous vote.

The delegates had worked hard, even spending a few extra hours after session to finish preparing a resolution that could meet the expectation of all delegates. The delegates of Greece and Chile could be seen even spending their valuable time during cultural night putting finishing touches to their resolution.

The chair of the HRC is definitely proud, and he was heard to remark to the two delegates at work last night: “You guys are awesome”.

The normally strict chair even let the delegates have fun while a working group of Greece, Egypt, Pakistan and Egypt were merging their resolutions to an immense, five-page resolution. He let the delegates share jokes and even asked them to sing, but no one took him up on the singing offer. They were, however, happy to offer some jokes, with the delegate of Senegal even modifying “your mama” jokes into “your chair” jokes. People definitely cracked up in the HRC. The best dressed delegate award went to the delegate of Palestine, who was dressed in a variety of colourful and effervescent clothes.

The delegates of the Human Rights Council shall leave this conference happy, pleased with themselves and having given it everything they’ve got. 

Mathew Nevin THOMAS

Resolution of Specpol Committee

This is a crazy and definitely unnecessary resolution draft brought to you by BBC World.

1. Keeping in mind that Nuclear weapons are awesome

2.Taking note of the nutritional value of nuclear cereal

3.Reaffirming North Korea's decision to be an effective re-enactment of the renaissance by means of public execution and rampant chaos.

4.Commending North Korea's efforts to turn North Korea into a museum of the early French Revolution.

5. Gravely concerned with the number of assassins that the Korean Peninsula has, as all nations could be in danger of ninja ambushes.

6. Worried over the possibility of North Korea making actual teenage mutant ninja turtles.

7. Acknowledges Korea's over all awesomeness

8. Supports the formation od Korean teenage ninja turtles as a means to settle the military dispute by having a fight to death on top of a newly made Cheonan and seeing if they could destroy each other before it gets blown up.

9. Urges North Korea to turn every nuclear enrichment plan into a fireworks making factory, as nuclear fireworks are prettier than normal fireworks.

10. Strongly Urges the Korean Peninsula to make a re-enactment of an actual game of Battleship(the board game)

11. Supports the prospect of feeding everybody who comes together in the next North-South Korean border meeting beer, as well as having an interKorean beer party to improve relations.

12. Proposes the formation of a joint nuclear enrichment facility in the borderline of North and South Korea.

13. Requests that the nations just drink and be merry

Diversity of Man

Last night, delegates gathered in a tent in Marriott hotel premises and let themselves go. Stalls were set up by various schools to share their cultures of their home countries with fellow delegates. Some groups of students performed to provide a greater insight to their culture.

The Italian stall, which brought in a faceless Mona Lisa all the way from Milan, could never rest due to their endless line of delegates queuing up to get photographed with their faces in place of that of Da Vinci’s painting.

Most stalls, such as the Indian, Pakistani, German, Turkish and Polish stalls, served their culture’s culinary delights, albeit on a small scale. The German stall found itself out of Kinder chocolates within half an hour.

The performances included poem recital, singing and dancing. Some performances encouraged other delegates to join in such as the Italian, Zambian and Georgetown University representatives. In these performances, most people present joined in.

Delegates left the tent knowing that they had made their nations proud. They left with a lot more friendships than they had when they came, and a lot more stories to tell.

-Mathew Nevin THOMAS

Edited by Chai Yee THONG

SPECPOL: Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Resolution Passes

Tension between North and South Korea remains very high and is continuing to gradually increase in pressure. This is one of the most serious incidents between the two nations since the Korean War ended 1953.

Delegates in SPECPOL tackled the Korean warship crisis today. According to the delegate of Bosnia and Herzegovina, his country wanted to settle the crisis in a peaceful means, as the nation’s stand lies in a neutral decision. He states that “This nation aims to deny the invitation of involving any forceful approaches in getting the two Koreas back together”

The delegate of Colombia held onto his nation’s stand. Colombia’s method of trying to settle the crisis in a subtle and calm matter was expressed substantially. The delegate of Colombia’s view on the crisis was expressive of his support was clearly seen throughout the conference.

A resolution submitted by the delegate of Bosnia and Herzegovina, underwent the process of being approved. The light-hearted resolution details a plan to resolve the tension between the Koreas involving mutant ninja turtles and beer. Nonetheless, the resolution has expressed concerns for North Korea’s response to the action plan, stating:  “Worried over the possibility of North Korea making actual teenage mutant ninja turtles”.

No debate took place as a motion to move directly to voting procedures occurred resulting in the passing of the resolution

The delegate of Bosnia and Herzegovina confined in an interview that “The resolution paper was probably just too awesome. I don’t want to be just the delegate with the funny resolution. I want to debate because I’ve never really had the mind-set to take MUN seriously until now. I want to show them how I can be when I’m in the position in fighting for what I believe in.

-Jan Atendido

Edited by CHAI Yee Thong

Cypriot Ambassador Visits The EU Council Of Ministers

Today, the Cypriot ambassador visited the EU and declared that he was severely unhappy at the treatment of Cyprus in the EU. He claimed that "the EU was obliged to respect them as they have the same rights as any nation in the EU"

More news to follow

-Mohamed NAGY

Muslim Brotherhood Takes Charge

In the Arab League today, Egypt government is resettled. The Muslim Brotherhood has taken over, the new leader, Ahmed Al Moslah, and his military attaché, ‘Majid the disturbed’, announced to the delegates in the Arab League that the old leader has been “dealt with”. The new leader also stated that any idea of sending in troops to Egypt should be scratched, or “you will pay the price for this”.

When asked by their “brother from Palestine” how the old leader was “dealt with”, Al Moslah replied “That’s none of your business.” He said that the new regime would bring prosperity and success and trade to Egypt and invited Arab League nations to trade with the new Islamic Republic of Egypt. When asked about the elections to be held in September, he said “Elections? What are those?”

When asked what will happen to the peace treaty with Israel by the delegate of Kuwait, Al Moslah asked back “What do you think will happen to the treaty with Kuwait now that the Muslim Brotherhood has taken over?” When asked whether Egypt would go to war with Israel, he said that “It’s confidential.”

The delegate of Lebanon congratulated the new government in Egypt, and Al Moslah , in turn, asked the Arab League to take Lebanon as a role model. He said that the new government’s policies towards the west will be seen in the following years and that for now the Arab League would be their brothers, and would remain so until they decide that the west were greater allies than their brothers in Egypt.

Al Moslah also said that they do not need US financial aid to the Egyptian military. The new military attaché, he said, would handle all political problems and dissidents with his “skills’. The military attaché said that “all infidels will be punished”.

When asked how nations will know there is prosperity in Egypt, the new leader shouted “You will know there is prosperity in Egypt when we tell you there is.”

The new leaders left the Arab League with a lot of questions still remaining in the air and little clarity on issues like democracy, economic and political reform. 

-Mathew Nevin THOMAS
Edited by Mehmet YILDIZ

Northern Sudan Declares War on Southern Sudan

The North Sudanese ambassador visited the African Union and has decided to declare “legitimate war” on Southern Sudan.

The envoy joined the African Union and spoke in Arabic; in translation: “We have come here to declare legitimate war on Southern Sudan, as we need their petrol”.

He went on to say: “We are going to reconquer our rightful territory and we hope that all nations will support our legitimate war”.

All hell has broken loose at the African Union, as delegates react in shock and anger at this sudden move by North Sudan; there will be debate and a draft resolution to be created and discussed soon.

The only question that was allowed to be asked was asked exclusively by the BBC: "What is your stance on the situation between The North and South Sudan? Answered was “We hope that we capture Southern Sudan, as it is our land, and we have every right to claim it back. Our economy is suffering from this sudden loss of land and we need the oil.”

On the other hand Sudanese government was aware of the change and they haven't prevented from it.

-Mohamed NAGY
Edited by Mehmet YILDIZ

AFRICAN UNION: Response Sudan’s North and South Tension

The African Union committee decided to carry on a discussion of the dynamic issues taking place in Sudan. The topic has been a serious issue that several countries have been trying to solve together.

Delegates in the African Union as a whole has agreed and supported the fact that 7000 peacekeepers were deployed to help raise funds to sustain the peace keepers in Sudan.

The international community has been strongly concerned with the crisis in Darfur, and thus the UN attempted to pass several resolutions in attempt of fostering peace in Darfur.

According to the delegate of Burundi, her nation has been cooperating with the United Nations, Arab league, Chad and Qatar to arrange peace talks for the past few years. The delegate of Burundi also believes in the UN as a force to develop action plans to resolve this growing issue.

Two resolutions passed. The African Union has accomplished their goal to produce a suitable action plan to approach Sudan’s situation.

- Jan Atendido

Edited by CHAI Yee Thong

“SAM” ADRESSES EU COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

US REPRESENTATIVE “SAM” ADRESSES EU COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

A United States Representative who gave his name to the press as “Sam” addressed the EU Council of ministers on the Iranian missile crisis and setting up missile defence systems on EU soil. Yesterday, Iran had tested ballistic missiles that could successfully be targeted at a significant part of Europe.

The council is split on whether or not to let the US intervene in the issue as it might antagonise Russia. In this situation, US Rep “Sam” was brought in to clarify the United States of America’s position on the issue. As far as setting up ballistic missile defence systems in Europe or backing European nations with additional forces for their security are concerned, the US is ready to lend a helping hand, he said.

When asked whether the US should intervene in Europe, he said that the centrality of the Iranian missile crisis means that the US could intervene. He said the US would be willing to discuss ballistic missile systems with any European nation.

When asked whether this would antagonise Russia, he said that the antagonism may have been overstated. He said that the US and Russia are well aware of each other’s strengths and weaknesses as two world powers in the post cold war era.

He also said that diplomacy was supreme, but negotiations with Iran have not proved to be fruitful.

When asked by the delegate of Austria whether it was right to antagonise Iran, which had never initiated a war (not even the Iran-Iraq war, which was started by Iraq), he said that the Iran of many years ago is not the Iran of today. Today, Iran is more capable and frankly, more militarised.  

Matthew Nevin THOMAS

Edited by Mehmet YILDIZ

Short Summary of Leaks

BBC has received confidential documents from the ministry of foreign affairs to representatives in the Arab league. This 17 page package contains tons of top secret information no one is supposed to know in regards to other countries position on the Egypt situation.

So here it goes…

Egypt has no plans for refugees, but it seems to have plans for UAE nationals, VIPSs and businessmen to leave the Cairo Airport to Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Morocco: “recognizes the vice presidents regime and calls for stability across the region, we are also facing domestic dissent caused by rising prices. Resources are limited in what can be done to support Egypt.”

Eritrea: “Beset by its own internal challenges at the moment as in unable to offer material support or military assistance to Egypt”

Qatar: “urges stability in the region-we have received former Tunisian president Ben Ali’s family and serve as a potential place for the Vice president. Qatar is willing to give 1-2 billion Qatari riyals to assist the day to day affairs in Egypt. The emir insists on freedom of the press and insists al Jazeera remains free to pursue whatever journalistic perspective it wishes.”

Saudi Arabia is against the change and wants criminals who assassinated Mubarak to be brought in justice.

More can be seen in leaks.

Gena Al AKER

Edited by Mehmet YILDIZ

SUBJECT: Egypt Situation

BBC PUBLISHES ALL  LEAKED DOCUMENTS© ON THE SUBJECT OF EGYPT SITUATION

1

To: Representative in the Arab League

From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Subject: Egypt Situation

No, the Bahraini government does not have the resources necessary to assist on this scale to victims of the crisis.  Our resources are currently limited, as we are currently suppressing mounting demonstrations within Bahrain proper from its Shia majority.

The Bahraini military does not have the ability to project force outside of the Kingdom of Bahrain due and adjacent territorial waters, due to the civil disturbances within Manamah and surrounding areas.

2

To: Representative in the Arab League

From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Subject: Egypt Situation

His Royal Highness’ government, King Abdullah Aziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, takes the view that the situation in Egypt  is extremely dire at present.  Egypt is a major ally within the Arab world as a representative of the moderate Arab camp and stands to contribute greatly to regional instability (including the domestic security situation here in Saudi Arabia).  However, the government here is Riyadh would like to reiterate that its situation is secure at the present, and enjoys the support of the vast majority of the population.

The Saudi government demands that the world community recognize the heinous crime committed in Egypt, and the culprits who have the blood of president Hosni Mubarak on their hands should be immediately be brought to justice.  The Government of Saudi Arabia will only accept an Egyptian presidency held by the Vice President with the full support of the military.  Under no circumstances are we to endorse “revolutionary” Islamic or secular movements within the country.  The Mukhabarat (Saudi Intelligence) believes that unrest in Egypt, if successful, may spread to other Arab countries, including Yemen, Syria, Sudan, and Jordan.  This is particularly worrying in the case of Yemen’s instability on our border, and also Jordan as a fellow monarchy.

THIS INFORMATION IS HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL.  The government urges you to help form a coalition of like-minded states, especially allies in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) to preserve the long-term stability of the region.

3

To: Representative in the Arab League

From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Subject: Egypt Situation

The Government of Mauritania recognizes and appreciates your diction but asks in the future that you limit yourself to briefer discourse.  However, we are concerned about the situation in Egypt.  Due to the strong presence of the military within our own political system, as well as the similarity of economic situations shared by many north African states, we fear that disturbances in Cairo may spread if not contained.  Thus, we urge you, as the representative of the glorious Islamic State of Mauritania, to recognize the new Vice-President for the time being.

4

To: Representative in the Arab League

From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Subject: Egypt Situation

The Government of King Mohammed VI recognizes the Vice-President’s regime and calls for stability across the region.  We are also facing domestic dissent caused by rising prices.  Resources, however, are limited in what can be done to support Egypt.

5

To: Representative in the Arab League

From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Subject: Egypt Situation

Egypt doesn’t have a plan for refugees; Egypt is the most important subject at the moment itself and precludes discussion of all other relevant topics.  UAE nationals have been warned about the situation and have means of getting out adequately; the embassy has arranged for VIPs and businessmen to leave the Cairo airport, bound for Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

6

To: Representative in the Arab League

From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Subject: Egypt Situation

Eritrea is beset by its own internal challenges at the moment and is unable to offer material support or military assistance to Egypt.  You are restricted to working with other nations in order to effect any changes on the ground.

Note: please do not be repetitive in your stating of inquiries to the central government

7

To: Representative in the Arab League

From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Subject: Egypt Situation

Iraq’s relationship with Egypt has been stable and improving since the accession of Prime Minister Al-Malki to the helm of leadership.  The Iraqi government has not issued any formal proclamations regarding the protests; it is an internal matter in Cairo.  However, certain political Shia clerics and substantial Arab nationalist parties within Iraq have voiced sympathy with the demonstrators, and are calling for the “radical youth” to rise up in a similar fashion.  Revolutionary statements have been seen on some Shia parliamentary websites urging solidarity with Cairenes.   Iraqis are largely safe in Egypt, and in fact, some have been seen as participating in the demonstrations, according to our embassy in Cairo.  Iraq’s government is unable at this time to provide material support and aid, given that we are still dealing with our own security situation and a heavy American presence.  Iraq has not yet affirmed or denied the legitimacy of the Vice-President’s government.  We ask that you refrain from outright recognition until a clear parliamentary consensus has been reached in Baghdad as to avoid inflaming public opinion.  Again, please wait for the results from parliament before taking any action to legitimize or condemn the regime.  Doing so will risk Iraq’s own fragile political situation.  We must observe carefully and see the reverberations of the events in Cairo before a sound policy can be made.

8

To: Representative in the Arab League

From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Subject: Egypt Situation

India is currently dealing with a substantial Naxalite insurgency in over third of India’s states, having no additional troops ready at this moment.  Troops already in Egypt will be on standby.  Naturally, India wishes to safeguard the wishes of the people and democratic process, but cannot and will not interfere by toppling the government of sovereign state.  On the other hand, India must voice its strongest support of the people’s will in Cairo, and should not allow the Vice-President’s government to re-solidify into the immovable mass of dictatorship that formed the hallmark of Mubarak’s regime.

9

To: Representative in the Arab League

From: Hezbollah Majlis on Foreign Relations

Subject: Egypt Situation

Given the ineptitude of the current Hariri government in dealing with the various problems facing our good Lebanon, it has come to us to assist you where Ministry of Foreign Affairs dare not offer an opinion.  The new Fayad government in Beirut will chart a new course for Lebanon respecting the will of the people in creating a state immersed in its Arab roots and Islamic character.  We urge you to show solidarity with the protestors in Egypt and reject outright the Western-supported Vice-President of Egypt, as it remains a quintessentially secular, military regime in bed with Zionist conspirators in the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.  At the same time, we recognize the limitations of our own state with regards to such assistance.  However, should it be seen necessary by your informed eyes, we would be more than willing to stake our lives for the will of the people in establishing an Islamic state and recognizing the legitimacy of the Muslim Brotherhood through force of arms.

Your Brothers in God,

Hezbollah

10 

To: Representative in the Arab League

From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Subject: Egypt Situation

Egypt is in chaos.  Our embassy has not had time to react properly, but we urge you to recognize the succession of the legitimate Vice-President.  Of course, the situation in Yemen is far from optimal, and mirrors in great regard the protests in Cairo.  Our own government is barely able to maintain order in San’aa and Aden currently, and needs a resounding victory for the Vice-President and the forces of stability against those of chaotic populism and Islamism within regional powers.

11

To: Representative in the Arab League

From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Subject: Egypt Situation

It remains clear that the situation in Egypt should be given preeminent status in negotiations over all other issues.  Please convey to the best of your ability the capability and constitutional authority of the Vice-President in assuming leadership in Cairo after the tragic assassination of President Mubarak.

Clearly, those behind this heinous act have forever tainted the so-called “peaceful” spirit of protests by plunging the nation into wanton bloodshed, paralyzing our economy and livelihoods.  The message that must be brought across is that WE WILL NOT TOLERATE DISSENT on this issue and that nations that are perceived as backing the protestors must be clearly called out and denounced publicly for their ideological radicalism and betrayal of stability and the Arab cause headed by the Eagle of Egypt.

12

To: Representative in the Arab League

From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Subject: Egypt Situation

Comoros does not have a particularly pivotal relationship with Egypt at this time, while we do have diplomatic representation.  We would have no means of knowing if any real structural changes are at work in Cairo.  Our knowledge is limited to the international press.  Please feel free to pursue whatever policy you deem prudent in the interests of the Comoros.  We have no information on the Comoran population in Cairo.

13

To: Representative in the Arab League

From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Subject: Egypt Situation

Qatar urges stability in the region.  We have received former Tunisian President Ben Ali’s family and serve as a potential place of refuge in case of further instability for the Vice-President.  Please immediately recognize the Vice-President’s government; you should pursue aligning your interest with other Gulf States (specifically Saudi Arabia) in this affair.  The Government of Qatar is willing to provide $1-2 billion Qatari Riyals to assist the day-to-day affairs of Egypt, should you so choose to pursue it.

Al-Jazeera, on the other hand, can talk as much as it wants, as the Emir has insisted it remains free to pursue whatever journalistic perspective it wishes, even if it opposes official Qatari policy.  That said, Qatar does not see any imminent danger to itself from a popular revolt in Cairo; however, it would do serious damage to regional stability, especially in Yemen (which affects our relationship with Saudi Arabia).

  

14

To: UNSC Representative

From: Home Government

Subject: Situation in Egypt

Diplomatic ties with Egypt have not been affected.  However, the government of Jordan has a strong interest in recognizing the legitimacy of the Vice-President.  We are enduring serious protests that have already caused the removal of the Prime Minister via Royal Decree a few days ago, and a victory for the protestors risks endangering the stability of the monarchy in Amman.  Do whatever you feel is necessary to preserve the status quo in Cairo.  Jordan, due to its own protests, has a limited ability to project military force abroad to Egypt, but would wish to see a continuation of stable rule (even rule similar to Mubarak) in the future in Egypt.

15

To: UNSC Representative

From: Home Government

Subject: Situation in Egypt

Sudan views the developments in Cairo as highly dangerous to its own political stability, and urges its representative to immediately support the Vice-President’s regime.  Protests might occur in Khartoum against our own government should the protestors succeed.  Furthermore, due to the campaign in the south against the Dinka, we are unable to provide material support for Egypt at this time.   Naturally, we expect the SPLM government in South Sudan to be vocally supportive of the protests.  Feel free to assist Egypt’s new government within debate.

16

To: UNSC Representative

From: Home Government

Subject: Situation in Egypt

Djibouti is undergoing protests mirroring those happening in Cairo.  However, due to a large foreign presence of French and US troops, these are unlikely to succeed in toppling the government.  The US cannot assist you in sending military forces, although you have the support of the US in declaring the Vice-President’s regime to be legitimate.  Failing to aid Egypt in debate and a victory for the protestors will make the situation at home more difficult.  Long-term solutions will involve creating a more stable Egypt and guaranteeing both freedom of expression as well as a strong hand on the security situation.  The new Egyptian government will be looking for support abroad, and will need the financial backing of the Gulf States; you should work closely with them in order to guarantee the Vice-President’s government can supply basic surfaces

17

To: UNSC Representative

From: Home Government

Subject: Situation in Egypt

The current diplomatic relations with Cairo are secure.  At the same time, we view the deterioration of the situation in Egypt as highly dangerous to our own political legitimacy.  Protestors have gathered in Damascus mirroring the ones in Cairo, demanding further government accountability and calling for political reform.  However, they have not (as of yet) directly called the Syrian president to be illegitimate.  We should use the energy of the protests at home as a catalyst to make cosemetic reforms but assist Egypt by recognizing the Vice-President’s government.  No Syrian officials are currently in danger.  Failure to work with the Gulf States in financially backing the Vice-President’s regime, as well as coming out strongly in debate to denounce those who are calling for solidarity with the protestors are key to avoid allowing stability to continue in Egypt and at home in Syria.  Your government is depending on you.

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