April 10th,
2016
The Embassy of Italy in Ottawa
Andrea Meloni, Ambassador
ambasciata.ottawa@esteri.it
ambasciata.ottawa@esteri.it
RE: Justice demanded in the case of Italian student Giulio Regeni
Dear Ambassador Andrea Meloni:
We, as well as many Canadians of
Egyptian origin, have been following with horror and outrage the news about the
murder of Giulio Regeni and the ensuing investigation by Egyptian authorities.
No words can adequately express our
heartfelt empathy and deep sorrow for Giulio’s demise. At the least, may we
respectfully ask that you convey our sincere condolences to Paola, his mother,
his family and loved ones and the people of Italy.
In addition to our deep sadness, we
are troubled by the way the investigation into Giulio’s kidnapping, torture and
killing has evolved. Unfortunately, this is not a unique case as Egyptian
authorities claim. Hundreds of Egyptian youth have been disappeared since the
2013 coup d’état by General Abdel Fattah Al Sissi.
We unreservedly support the demand
for a comprehensive and transparent international investigation and a request
that those responsible, no matter what their rank, bear the full extent of the
international law for their heinous acts against Giulio.
We are aware of Italy’s economic
investments in Egypt, nonetheless we are certain that your government will not
dilute its quest for justice for the sake of such interests. Italy will be
doing the right thing, not only to Giulio’s memory but also to all those
Egyptians who have known the same deplorable treatment and tragic fate.
We and a large number of Egyptian
people are watching Giulio’s case with great anticipation. We are certain that
your government will prove to be a guiding light for the sanctity of life and
respect of the law. Meanwhile, I assure you that Giulio’s name will remain in
our thoughts and our hearts till justice is done and far beyond.
Sincerely yours,
Samaa Elibyari
Egyptian Canadian Coalition for Democracy
Political Committee
Political Committee
Phone: (514) 805-3220
Cc: Ehab Lotayef
Egyptian Canadian Coalition for Democracy
Chairman
Egyptian Canadian Coalition for Democracy
Chairman
PS. Acknowledgement of this message will be greatly appreciated.
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