Hamdeen Sabahi, one of two presidential candidates in Egypt’s upcoming elections, promised that the Muslim Brotherhood would cease to exist under his Presidency. The statements came during a televised interview on the show, a day after his rival, former Military Chief Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, vowed the end of the Muslim Brotherhood. “The Muslim Brotherhood can not remain as a [political] party as the law does not allow the formation of parties based on religion,” said Sabahi, “The [Muslim Brotherhood] group can also not remain after their involvement in crimes against this nation.” Sabahi, who appeared in an interview on Al-Nahar Al-Youm, added that he would not crackdown on any opposing voices peacefully expressing themselves, vowing to repeal the anti-protest law that has led to the detention of many activists in Egypt, including April 6’s Ahmed Maher. Fighting terrorism However, Sabahi warned those that would resort to criminal activities or terrorism, stating that he would react strictly to “anyone who commits acts of violence and terror and incitement to commit violence.” These statements are in stark contrast to his sole presidential contender, Sisi, who stated that the anti-protest law is aimed at…
