In response to the Egyptian administration's decision to impose death sentences on 8 executives from the Ikhwan and Jamaat al-Islamiyya organization, Şahin issued a strong condemnation, calling for immediate action from world leaders, human rights organizations, and individuals with a conscience.
Şahin's statement vehemently condemned the Egyptian authorities, accusing them of basing the death sentences on "fabricated allegations" stemming from 2013 protests near Rabia Square. He painted a grim picture of the situation in Egypt, noting that the Sisi administration is weaponizing the death penalty to cow the population and eliminate dissent.
"The number of those sentenced to death has exceeded three thousand," Şahin alarmingly stated, highlighting the alarming scale of the Egyptian government's crackdown.
Şahin's criticism extended beyond the Egyptian government, reaching out to the international community. He sharply criticized the deafening silence from many countries and organizations, alleging that some even endorse the executions due to their own agendas in the region.
"Global thugs," Şahin asserted, "encourage, support and applaud the death sentences given to Muslim leaders in Egypt, taking into account the security of Zionism."
Şahin lamented the hypocrisy of those who champion human rights and democracy while turning a blind eye to the Egyptian government's actions. He pointed out the disturbing parallels between the situation in Egypt and the recent violence in Gaza.
"The attitude in favor of the putschists who suppressed the civilian protests by massacre, just like in Gaza these days, reveals how cannibalized those who supposedly promote civilization have become," Şahin remarked.
Şahin concluded his statement with a powerful plea to the international community. He urged all countries, leaders, human rights organizations, and "all those whose conscience has not been dulled" to take immediate action to prevent the executions.
Şahin's strong condemnation reflects the growing international concern about the deteriorating human rights situation in Egypt. The upcoming days will be crucial to see if his call for action will be heeded and if the international community will exert pressure on the Egyptian government to halt the executions. (ILKHA)