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David Kramer, president of Freedom House, one of organizations raided by Egyptian security forces on Dec. 29, writes that the raids were an unprecendented assault and that the timing — just days before the final round of lower parliament elections — is noteworthy. Kramer also writes that Egypt's military has "hijacked the revolution," and the international community must respond to the raids, suggesting the United States threaten to end military assistance in Egypt until "such behavior ceases."
"These attacks were a major setback to the hopes that emerged this year with the revolution in Tahrir Square. If corrective measures are not taken, the attacks will severely damage Egypt’s long-term stability and prospects for a more democratic future."
