I have been

lately assigned the post of Vice President of the newly established Egyptian National Council for

Human Rights. It is one of the most challenging and time-consuming responsibilities. Discharging

said responsibilities is compelling me to give up many other commitments that I had made

before.
I do regret very much to inform you that I find myself unable to continue my efforts

under the Center for Arab-West Understanding as one of its founding members. This, however, will

not necessarily preclude my participation in certain functions and activities of the Center.