Bush tells Arab world to end political repression

US PRESIDENT George Bush told the Arab world yesterday to end political repression and the denial of women’s rights saying: “Freedom and peace are within your grasp.”

Bush tells Arab world to end political repression

Ending a five-day trip to the region, Bush called for the release of political prisoners and warned that Iran cannot be allowed develop a nuclear weapon.

“I call on all nations in this region to release their prisoners of conscience, open up their political debate and trust their people to chart their future,” Bush said in a speech to 1,500 policymakers and business leaders in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

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