Morsi Government was not inclusive: WH

The Government in Egypt led by Mohammed Morsi, who was deposed early this month, was not inclusive, the White House today said and called on the interim regime to refrain from arbitrary arrest.
At the same time, the White House asserted the interim government in Egypt should refrain from making any arbitrary arrests including that of Morsi.
"We believe that it is essential that the transitional government refrain from making arbitrary arrests and detentions and that those who are being held without charge be released. And that includes President Morsi, yes," White House Press Secretary Jay Carney told reporters at his daily news conference.

Egypt's first freely elected President Morsi has been held at an undisclosed location since the army removed him from power on July 3.
"We have made clear to the transitional authorities in Egypt that the way out of this crisis is through a quick return to a democratically elected civilian government and a government that is representative of all Egyptians, and that is inclusive, that allows for the participation of all parties and individuals, that is the answer to a better future for Egypt," he said.
"And you know, what we saw the demands of millions of Egyptians who went to the streets in protest of the Morsi government reflected their views that that government was not inclusive, that it was not taking into consideration the views and will of all the Egyptian people and all the parties and groups and individuals within Egypt," Carney said in response to a question.

"It is evident from that and through Egypt's experience throughout this period it is essential for Egypt's successful democratic transition that the government take actions that demonstrate its fealty to the idea of reconciliation and inclusion," he added.

Deputy Secretary of State William Burns recently concluded his trip to Egypt wherein he met not only government officials but also other sections of the society and political parties.
"He spoke over phone with Muslim Brotherhood's leaders. He met broadly with Egyptian authorities, as well as representatives of parties and groups.
"And you know, his message throughout was that we look to the transitional government and the new cabinet that has been formed to govern in an inclusive manner in keeping with the commitments made publicly by those transitional authorities," he said.

"It is our view that ensuring representation of all parties, groups and sectors of society is also a way to address one of the main grievances voiced by millions of Egyptians over the past several weeks.
"We hope that the interim government will hasten the return of a democratically-elected civilian government as soon as possible. And that was the message that Deputy Secretary Burns conveyed in his meetings in Cairo," Carney said.