Germany called on Friday for the release of Egypt’s ousted president Mohammad Mursi.

Germany called on Friday for the release of Egypt’s ousted president Mohammad Mursi.

"We call for an end to the restrictions on Mr Mursi's whereabouts," a foreign ministry spokesman told reporters.

He said a "trusted institution" such as the International Committee of the Red Cross should be granted access to Mursi.

The German ministry spokesman called on all groups to refrain from violence.
"We and our partners are of the opinion that any appearance of selective justice in Egypt must be avoided and there must be no political persecution," he said.

"That is not only an expression of our principles on the rule of law but also our conviction that any form of political persecution would be damaging for the future of Egypt."

He said "a return to democracy" in Egypt could only succeed "if all political forces can take part in the democratic transformation process."

Mursi is currently being held in a "safe place, for his safety" and has not yet been charged with anything, according to the Egyptian foreign ministry, but military and judicial sources say he may eventually face charges.