Kuwait expresses concern over Maspero violence

Kuwait said it was deeply concerned at the tragic events in Cairo which killed and wounded more than 200 people. The government of Kuwait, in its weekly meeting last night under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, said it followed with regret the clashes between Copts and army forces in Maspero killing as many as 24 people and wounding over 200 others. It said in a statement the clashes would only undermine security and stability of Egypt, according to Kuwait news agency (KUNA). The government reaffirmed solidarity with the Egyptian leadership and people, calling on all Egyptians to preserve national unity to pave way for stability nationwide.