National Alliance to Support Legitimacy (NASL) has expressed rejection toward the new constitution saying it instead supports the 2012 constitution. It has refused to participate in the referendum to approve the new amended constitution.
During a meeting with European Union delegation, sources from the alliance said it called on the union to take stance against “military coup and massacres committed against people.” They added that European delegation demanded response over the alliance participation within the referendum on constitution.
The sources added that the alliance insisted on rejecting calls for political appeasement, participation in referendum or engagement in any political process so as not to give any legitimacy to the current regime. They added that they will sue it internationally.
Mohamed Abu Samra, secretary general of the Islamic Party, told Al-Masry Al-Youm, “We agree on meeting with foreign delegations because we have legitimacy. If we belonged to opposition, we would reject meeting the delegation.”
He added that the meeting tackled the roadmap proposed by the Muslim Brotherhood which includes forming committee to amend the constitution, forming government that enjoys consensus among all political groups, empowering youth and issuing code of honor.
Amr Farouq, Wasat Party Spokesperson, said in a statement, “the meeting tackled possibility of regime opponents’ participation in referendum on constitution.” He added that their participation depends on the atmosphere of the referendum regarding available freedom for media professionals and intellectuals, the referendum publicity and finding constitutional solution for the ongoing crisis.
Magdy Qarqar, NASL figure, said “we accepted to meet in order to respond to the inquiries and clarify issues.” He also expressed the alliance’s rejection toward intervention within Egypt’s local affairs.
Muslim Brotherhood figure Mohamed Ali Beshr said they heard the European delegation’s point of view and expressed the alliance’s view regarding political incidents. He assured that the alliance has not decided yet about participation in the constitution or not.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
