Egypt’s main opposition group on Saturday backed calls to oust the ruling Islamists after deadly clashes and as President Mohammed Morsi scrambled to contain fallout from footage of apparent police brutality.
The National Salvation Front said it “completely sides with the people and its active forces’ calls to topple the authoritarian regime and the Muslim Brotherhood’s control.”
The NSF also demanded that Mr. Morsi be prosecuted for “killings and torture,” while urging Egyptians to stage peaceful protests.
It said Mr. Morsi should be put on trial after an “impartial investigation” and ruled out dialogue with the presidency until “the bloodletting stops and those responsible for it are held accountable.”
But in a possible sign of differences in a troubled coalition that comprises liberals and leftists, NSF members disagreed on the statement’s intent.
“We are calling for the downfall of the regime of tyranny, not the regime,” said Khaled Dawoud, the NSF’s spokesman, explaining it meant “the abuse of citizens and torture and ignoring the demands of the opposition.”
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