The Free Front for Peaceful Change said Tuesday it will not take part in protests called for by several political forces on Friday under the slogan “For the Love of Egypt."
In a statement, the group said it will not participate because of its current involvement in awareness campaigns and to stick to its previous decision to suspend protests during Ramadan.
Essam al-Sherif, the front’s coordinator, said the civilian state is one of the revolution’s gains and that more conflicts will only lead to sectarianism. He said the military trials issue is more important than religious polarization.
Around 57 political parties and movements announced on Monday their plans to participate in the Friday protests, which will highlight demands for a civilian state in response to mass rallies staged on 29 July by Islamists, who called for a country ruled by Sharia law.
Deputy Prime Minister Ali al-Salmy declared on Monday that efforts to convince political forces not to stage the protests have failed.
Salmy also called for forming a committee of revolutionary groups to set up dialogue with the cabinet and the ruling military council.
