Mohamed ElBaradei has called on revolutionary forces to work with all social classes to achieve the goals of the revolution, adding that peaceful protest gives the revolution strength and purity.
On his Facebook page, ElBaradei wrote that he is confident the people will continue to claim their rights.
“I do not want you to despair,” he said. “History teaches us that great revolutions always go through lows and highs, but end up arriving at safety.”
“The most important achievement over the past year was that the barrier of fear was broken and the people restored faith in their ability to effect change,” he added. “Also, participating in the elections, despite the obvious flaws, boosts confidence in the ability of the people to practice democracy and self-rule.”