Ex-IAEA-Chef ElBaradei: "Wer Iran angreift, ist verrückt"

DIE PRESSE: Ein Angriff würde die gesamte Region zerfetzen. Sicherheit für Israel sei nur möglich, wenn das Land in der Region anerkannt werde. Der gesamte nahe Osten müsse eine atomwaffenfreie Zone werden.

Der langjährige Generaldirektor der in Wien ansässigen Internationalen Atomenergie-Agentur (IAEA), Mohammed ElBaradei, hat Israel eindringlich vor einem Krieg gegen den Iran gewarnt. "Jeder, der den Iran angreift, ist völlig verrückt", sagte der Friedensnobelpreisträger. "Das würde die gesamte Region zerfetzen." Israel hat mehrfach mit Luftangriffen gegen iranische Nuklearanlagen gedroht, um das Land vom möglichen Bau einer Atombombe abzuhalten. ElBaradei äußerte sich aber auch skeptisch zu den geplanten internationalen Gesprächen über das iranische Atomprogramm. Wichtig sei, bis zur US-Präsidentschaftswahl im November die aktuelle Krise unter Kontrolle zu behalten.

Der 69-jährige Ägypter warnte davor, dass Israel mit einem Angriff auf den Iran genau das Gegenteil seiner Absichten erreichen würde. "Der Iran wäre dann auf dem schnellsten Weg, eigene Atomwaffen zu entwickeln - und das mit der Unterstützung jedes einzelnen Iraners, fast des gesamten Nahen Ostens und einer Menge anderer Leute in der Welt." Israelmüsse verstehen, dass es Sicherheit nur dann bekommen könne, wenn es im Nahen Osten akzeptiert werde. » | APA | Dienstag, 27. März 2012

ElBaradei Outraged by Mubarak’s Speech

Die gefährliche Ideologie der Muslimbrüder
WELT ONLINE: Husni Mubarak hat die Muslimbrüder bislang mit aller Macht bekämpft. Stürzt er, könnte die islamistische Organisation an der Regierung beteiligt werden.

Bei dem sich abzeichnenden Umbruch in Ägypten ist die künftige Rolle der Muslimbruderschaft derzeit völlig unklar. Erst spät haben sich die Brüder an den Protesten gegen die Regierung von Präsident Husni Mubarak beteiligt. Wie schon vor den Parlamentswahlen im Herbst vergangenen Jahres unterstützen sie dabei den Hoffnungsträger der Demonstranten, Mohammed al-Baradei.

„Die Revolte jetzt hat die Muslimbrüder von ihrem Sockel geholt“, sagt der stellvertretende Chefredakteur der regierungsnahen Zeitung „Al Ahram“, Abdel Athim Hamad. Bisher habe er sich nur die Islamisten als Aufrührer eines solchen Volksaufstandes vorstellen können.

Anders als er beobachten die koptischen Christen in Ägypten diese Entwicklung mit Sorge. „Die Muslimbrüder verstärken jetzt massiv ihre Propaganda, und sie bereiten sich intensiv auf die Zeit nach Mubarak vor“, sagt die leitende Redakteurin der Kairoer Wochenzeitung „Watani International“, Samia Sidhom. „Wir fürchten, dass die Bruderschaft an die Schalthebel der Macht in Kairo gelangen könnte.“

Ganz offen mahnt die US-Regierung al-Baradei schon jetzt vor einem Bündnis mit den Islamisten. Sie wünsche sich eine Regierung „echter Demokraten“, sagt US-Außenministerin Hillary Clinton.

Seit Jahrzehnten sucht die Bruderschaft den Weg zur Macht. Sie strebt eine islamische Gesellschaft an, die nach dem Recht der Scharia lebt. Erreicht hat Bruderschaft dieses Ziel in ihrer 82-jährigen Geschichte nie. Über Jahrzehnte wurden ihre Mitglieder verfolgt und mussten um ihr Leben bangen. >>> Autor: Günther Lachmann | Dienstag, 01. Februar 2011

ElBaradei Urges Mubarak to Step Down
Opposition figure Mohamed Elbaradei interview about the situation in Egypt

ÉGYPTE - Hosni Moubarak "doit partir", selon El Baradei
LE POINT: Le Prix Nobel de la paix, opposant au régime actuel, estime que les manifestants veulent le départ du président.

L'opposant égyptien, Prix Nobel de la paix, a fait savoir qu'il est prêt à mener une transition si le peuple le lui demande. Photo : Le Point
Le président égyptien Hosni Moubarak "doit partir", a déclaré samedi l'opposant le plus en vue, Mohamed El Baradei, dans une déclaration à la chaîne d'information France 24, alors que les manifestations contre le régime se poursuivaient en Égypte. "Je descendrai dans la rue aujourd'hui (samedi) avec mes collègues pour contribuer à apporter un changement (...) et pour dire au président Moubarak qu'il doit partir", a déclaré à France 24 Mohamed El Baradei, ancien chef de l'Agence internationale de l'énergie atomique (AIEA). >>> Source AFP | Samedi 29 Janvier 2011

FRANCE 24: ElBaradei says Mubarak 'must go' >>> AFP | Saturday, January 29, 2011

Egypt: A Pivotal Moment
THE GUARDIAN – EDITORIAL: Mohamed ElBaradei must be free to give political leadership

It was the day on which Egyptians lost their fear: of green armoured personnel carriers, which swayed and toppled before the unstoppable tide of human wrath; of plainclothes thugs who had plagued their lives; of the ruling party's headquarters, from where elections were rigged and parliamentary seats managed – it too went up in flames; of military curfews; of the entire apparatus of a regime which had crushed all political dissent for nearly three decades. "Even if the dogs could speak," one of the hundreds of thousands who flocked the streets told our reporter, "they would tell you that they are fed up with [Hosni] Mubarak. We have to have change." This was a transformative day. The Arab world's largest power had just lost control of the streets of Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Suez. The regime shut down the internet and unplugged the mobile phone network, a desperate move to stop the protests. It only propelled thousands more on to the streets. As darkness fell, shots were heard in Cairo and tanks were seen in Suez. And still the roar of protest continued.

The revolution threatens not only Hosni Mubarak's regime but the strategy the US and Britain have constructed in the Middle East. The hesitancy with which President Mubarak reacted last night was matched only by the perceptible shift in the emphasis of the statements by the US secretary of state, Hillary Clinton. Only two days ago she said the US assessment was that the Egyptian government was stable and was looking for ways to respond to the legitimate interests of the Egyptian people. The primary importance of keeping a key Arab ally and Middle East interlocutor stable was also emphasised yesterday by Tony Blair, the Quartet's envoy. Faced with the conflicting needs to keep an Arab partner of Israel afloat and to respond to demands for democratic reform, the US would choose the first every time. After yesterday's events, Ms Clinton's calls to lift internet controls and respond to the grievances of Egyptians became more strident. But it was too little, too late. Ms Clinton's initial support for the Mubarak regime had not been lost on Egyptians battling for their freedoms. Read on and comment >>> Editorial | Saturday, January 29, 2011

Egypt Braces for Protest Showdown
AL JAZEERA ENGLISH: Government blocks internet and mobile services ahead of planned protests against President Mubarak's 30-year rule.

Egypt is on edge as activists pressing for a change in government prepare to stage the biggest day of protests in the Middle East's most populous nation amid a security clampdown.

Security forces are on high alert and internet, mobile phone and SMS services have been disrupted ahead of the planned demonstrations following Friday prayers.



Dan Nolan, Al Jazeera's correspondent reporting from the capital, Cairo, said that internet access had been blocked across the country and the government had effectively wiped the country off the global digital map in a bid to prevent protesters from organising themselves.



But he said people already know where to be on Friday if they want to have their voice heard "because an email was spread throughout Egyptian networks last night ... that listed the places where people should gather".

For the past three days, cities across Egypt have witnessed unprecedented protests against the 30-year rule of Hosni Mubarak, the president.

Apparently inspired by the recent turmoil in Tunisia, the determined protesters have stood their ground against heavily-armed police and are refusing to relent until there is a change in government.



The violence has so far left seven people dead. >>> Source: Al Jazeera and agencies | Friday, 28. January 2011

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Egypt protests: ElBaradei held as thousands pour on to streets in biggest protests yet: Egyptian authorities have held Mohamed ElBaradei, the Nobel peace laureate leading protests against President Hosni Mubarak's authoritarian regime. >>> Adrian Blomfield, Middle East Correspondent | Friday, January 28, 2011

WELT ONLINE: Al-Baradei offenbar in Kairo festgesetzt: Laut al-Dschasira darf der Oppositionspolitiker das Gebiet nicht verlassen. Mit drastischen Maßnahmen will die Regierung die Proteste eindämmen. >>> afp/dapd/dpa/sam | Freitag, January 28, 2011

AL JAZEERA ENGLISH: Fresh protests erupt in Egypt: Thousands stream out of mosques to protest against President Mubarak's 30-year rule, defying a government crackdown. >>> | Friday, January 28, 2011

ElBaradei Returns to Egypt Hoping to Run for Presidency
YNET NEWS: After ending term as International Atomic Energy Agency chief, Mohamed ElBaradei returns to homeland to 'do everything I can for Egypt to advance toward democracy'

Nobel Peace laureate Mohamed ElBaradei, former head of the UN nuclear watchdog, is awaited in Cairo as police warn his supporters not to mark the homecoming of a would-be electoral challenger to President Hosni Mubarak.

ElBaradei, who is expected to fly home on Friday, has repeatedly called for democratic change in Egypt since stepping down as head of the International Atomic Energy Agency in November.

On the eve of his return, he reaffirmed his determination to "do everything I can for Egypt to advance toward democracy and economic and social progress."

"I hope to be an instrument for change," the 67-year-old long-time international civil servant said in an interview with Egypt's Dream TV.

"I am ready to throw myself into Egyptian political life on the condition that there are free elections, and the first step toward that would be a constitutional amendment under which I can be a candidate and others as well."

Mubarak, 81, will complete his fifth term in office next year and his son, Gamal, is often cited as his potential successor.

At the moment, the constitution effectively bars an ElBaradei candidacy. >>> AFP | Friday, February 19, 2010

Tehran Gets All Stroppy!
BBC: Tehran has warned the United States not to try and use the dispute over the Iranian nuclear programme to bring Iran to its knees.

The warning came from the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a meeting with the head of the UN nuclear watchdog, Mohamed ElBaradei.

Ayatollah Khamenei insisted that Iran was not building a nuclear bomb. Tehran warns US over nuclear row >>> By Jon Leyne

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ElBaradei: People Who Wish to Bomb Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Are the “New Crazies”
BBC: The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog has given one of his sternest warnings against using military action to halt Iran's uranium enrichment programme.

Dr Mohamed ElBaradei, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, described those wanting to bomb Iranian nuclear facilities as "new crazies". Nuclear watchdog’s attack warning (more) By Rob Broomby

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Kein Plan zum Angriff Irans: Washington dementiert Pläne zu militärischer Attacke auf Teheran

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