Egypt State Information Service (Cairo)

Egypt: NDC Condemns Violence, Urges Peaceful Protest

27 January 2013
Photo: Xinhua/STR
Protesters gather at Tahrir square during a demonstration against president Muhammad Morsi in Cairo, Dec. 1, 2012. Egypt's Constituent Assembly (CA) approved almost unanimously the final draft of constitution early Friday morning.

The National Defense Council (NDC) denounced on Saturday 26/1/2013 resorting to violence in clashes erupted in main cities and called for dialogue and respecting the rule of law.

Minister of Information Salah Abdel Maksoud read out a statement issued by the NDC, expressing condolences to the families of those killed in clashes between protestors and security forces. He stressed that the NDC respects peaceful protest.

The NDC called for dialogue with the opposition on the current situation to reach compromise for all issues of dispute.

The information minister said the NDC will take necessary measures to maintain security and stability in the country.

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