Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Barr, member of the Muslim Brotherhood Guidance Bureau, reaffirmed that the ongoing fighting between demonstrators and security forces is unfortunate and unworthy of the Egyptian people who made such a peaceful revolution that impressed the whole world. Al-Barr further said he had hoped that, as celebrations of the Revolution coincide with the anniversary of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be to him), who built the nation of unity, cooperation and interdependence, activities marking these two occasions would be a lot more positive and peaceful.
Dr. Essam El-Erian, Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) Vice-Chairman, also said that certain groups involved in events marking the second anniversary of the January 25 Revolution behaved honourably, “but other groups do not see a place for themselves among true revolutionaries except through violence, thuggery, road-blocking and storming of State institutions and headquarters. Although these are relatively small groups, they get generous coverage in media promoting them as effective, valuable tools.
Erian urged political parties and forces to make their position clear with regard to the latest waves of violence and vandalism and lawlessness, since their negative stance seems to indicate a tacit acceptance of those violations. Meanwhile, Dr. Amr Darrag, member of the FJP’s Executive Bureau, said political forces are required to show responsibility, and declare clear condemnation of the violence committed by some in various parts of the country.