(19.Mai) H.E The Chancellor of The Federal Republic of Germany, Mrs Merkel,

On behalf of the Egyptian Revolutionary Council (ERC), I am writing to you today to ask you to support the aspirations of Egyptian people for a civil democratic state, the rule of law and freedom from tyranny, injustice and oppression. We request that Germany would reconsider its invitation to Mr AbdelFattah El-Sisi, the President of Egypt to visit Germany as has been scheduled for June 3rd, 2015.

The ERC is an organization that brings together Egyptian citizens and movements abroad, irrespective of their political or ideological affiliations. We share in common a belief in the principles of the January 25th Revolution and oppose all aspects of corruption and dictatorship in Egypt. We oppose the military coup and all that ensued from it, and we refuse the interference of the military in political life. We believe in constitutional legitimacy and work for the establishment of a civil state that reflects the will of the Egyptian people and their freedom in choosing their government