EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton condemned the bloodshed. I urge all sides to rapidly return to the democratic process, including the holding of free and fair presidential and parliamentary elections and the approval of a constitution, she said. She hoped the transitional administration announced by te new regime would be fully inclusive and that huamn rights and the rule of law would be respected. "I strongly conden all violent acts.." she added, calling on the security forces to protect all Egyptians