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The Opposition is Useful But Only Under Certain Conditions, Says Sisi
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Cairo yields to public pressure but gives opposition cold shoulder
Over the years, the popular clamour has grown into a dangerous weapon that many have used to reach their goals, knowing that the government usually bows to such pressure.
Thursday 18/02/2021
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi inaugurates of the Integrated Medical Complex in Ismailia Governorate, east of Cairo. (Egyptian presidency)
CAIRO – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Tuesday said opposition views should be expressed only under certain conditions that he believes are useful to directly improving citizens’ lives.
This makes political reforms contingent on the calculations of the Egyptian regime, which is now ready to make concessions in favour of spontaneous popular opposition while rejecting any compromise with the political opposition in order to not appear weak.