Egypt: Protesters outside US Embassy demand release of Islamist leader (Omar Abdel Rahman)

Al Masry Al Youm ^ | 5/19/2011 | Unattributed

[mojito]

Dozens protested Thursday in front of the US Embassy in Cairo, calling for the release of Sheikh Omar Abdel Rahman, leader of the Islamist group Jama'a al-Islamiya, who is detained in the US on allegations of inciting terrorism.

Abdel Rahman's son Abdullah said his father's release is first a human request and second a popular one. he also added that the grand sheikh of Al-Azhar called on US President Barack Obama to release Rahman.

[mojito]

From the comments section:

"Sheikh Omar will return, God willing.

Sheikh Omar Abdel Rahman, the Egyptian world captive to his family and protect him from the evils of the Americans and their assistants.

Now the whole of Egypt, Sheikh calls the exit from prison.

And became a popular demand and government."

[yldstrk]

Ah well, if they are protesting, hand him over.

[FDNYRHEROES]

This guy should be released. From 25,000 feet...

[mojito]

0bama will gladly do so, as a “goodwill” gesture.

[PLD]

Give the moron time he is working on handing Israel over to the Palestinians..I am sure he will get right on your request he has very little time to destroy the world as it is since the idiot knows we will not see him elected again..

Let put it this way if he is elected again then the people of this country should make real sure he won without cheating which he has planned..

[ExTexasRedhead]

Anyone wonder if these are Obama supporters? According to Hussein’s speech, these must be Hussein’s allies seeking peace. Obama Terrorists for Peace? We know that instead of Peace, they want a huge PIECE of every country in the ME.

[sheik yerbouty]

He should be released at altitude without the benefit of a parachute.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks mojito.