The Egyptian Foreign Affairs Ministry renounced on Wednesday statements released by US former presidential candidate and senator John McCain who condemned recent political developments in Egypt that include the arrest of presidential candidate Sami Anan. The statement added that what McCain said is nothing more than a further attempt to spoil the Egyptian celebrations of the January 25 revolution by repeating flimsy claims refuted by evidence. The statement pointed out that the McCain statement is devoid of any reference to the size and nature of the challenges facing Egyptian society now such as terrorism, noting that this represents a lack of appreciation for the Egyptian people. In a statement marking the 7th anniversary of the 2011 January 25 revolution in Egypt, McCain called for respect of the “spirit of revolution” and the democratic aspirations of the Egyptians. “Seven years ago, the Egyptians inspired the world with their peaceful revolution that demanded freedom and social justice, in a move that encouraged those who seek democracy and freedom,” he said.

Source: Egypt Independent January 25, 2018 12:11 UTC