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The quote argues that it is unacceptable for a modern society to keep people living under martial law for such a long period. It criticizes a political system that allows prolonged emergency-style rule. The emphasis is on the contrast between 21st-century expectations and long-term restrictions on ordinary people.
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Originally said in English.
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About Mohamed ElBaradei
Egyptian lawyer, diplomat, and politician
Mohamed Mostafa ElBaradei is an Egyptian lawyer, diplomat, and politician. He is known for leading the International Atomic Energy Agency as Director General from 1997 to 2009, and for serving as Egypt’s interim vice president in 2013. His public career moved between law, diplomacy, and politics, with his best-known international role at the IAEA. In Egypt, he later took on a brief constitutional role during a period of political change. His profile is tied to public service and international affairs.
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