EU countries have urged the Egyptian military to release the country's deposed president for the sake of political stability.
They said in a statement on Monday (22 July) that the junta's "key priorities" should include "the release of all political detainees, including [former president] Mohamed Morsi."
They also called for "assurance of accountability for past violations."
With the EU having earmarked some €5 billion in economic aid for the country in the coming years, th...
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