Oxford University’s Islamic Society has issued a statement declaring their support for Egyptian protestors and demanding the immediate removal of President Mubarak.
The Society states that Mubarak has been ruthlessly undermining the rights of the Egyptian people under the guise of a “three-decade state of emergency”, establishing “corruption, mistrust and enmity” within Egyptian society.
Believing the protest movement to reflect the broad divergences of Egyptian society, they praise the protesters’ courage in the face of growing hostility.
The statement comes among growing scepticism towards Mubarak’s desire to remain in office until elections in September to ensure a “peaceful and organised” transfer of power.
