Rudd urges Egypt to show restraint Foreign Minister Bob Carr urged Australians to leave Egypt and anyone there to avoid demonstrations. PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd is urging Egypt's government to show restraint after a bloody crackdown on supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi. At least 278 people have been killed in nationwide violence after police moved in to break up pro-Morsi protesters. Australia is deeply concerned by the escalating violence, Mr Rudd said. "This is now a very dangerous and difficult environment," he told reporters in Darwin on Thursday. We would call upon the government of Egypt to exercise restraint in its current engagement with the people of that city and the people of Egypt. Mr Rudd says he has no advice of any Australians being killed or hurt in the bloodshed. But he has called for Australians to consider leaving if they're concerned for their safety. "We continue to urge Australians to avoid being present at any demonstrations and protests as these may turn violent," the prime minister said. Foreign Minister Bob Carr earlier reminded the government of Egypt its people had the right to protest peacefully. "We want that right respected," Senator Carr told reporters at Sydney Airport.