- FJP News
- October 13, 2011
- 4 minutes read
Free Elections, Not Repression, Most Viable Way to handle Egypt’s Crisis, Says FJP
The FJP has witnessed the unfortunate events that unfolded around ??Maspero, Cairo, with deep sadness. It has now become clear to all that there are certain parties and powers betting on a scenario of total chaos. Every peaceful demonstration has become vulnerable to penetration by those disaffected remnants and supporters of the former regime who want to cause riots, chaos, confusion and clashes with the army and police. The FJP emphasizes that the government did not act decisively with regard to the Edfu, Aswan crisis. The law was not applied, nor were the rules of accelerated justice, before the latest explosion of anger. This confirms that the current government is suffering from lack of political will, which requires speedy transfer of power through free elections. It has also become clear to all that the issue of building houses of worship is a highly sensitive one. It has caused many incidents of sectarian violence. It has also caused much of the religious anger on the streets. Thus, finding a fair solution for this issue, urgently, is of paramount importance. It has become important for any group going out to protest peacefully to be aware that there will come out amongst them some people intent on turning those demonstrations into riots and violence. This is why it is necessary to carefully consider each planned demonstration, with specific times and places, so as not to give the opportunity to those people who want to spread chaos and turmoil.