12 June 2014
Source: Middle East Monitor
The Syrian Muslim Brotherhood has slammed the leader of the
opposition coalition for sending a congratulatory letter to Egypt's coup
leader and president, Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi. In rejecting Ahmad
al-Jarba's letter to Sisi, the Brotherhood referred to the new president
of Egypt as "the commander of the military coup against legitimacy." It
pointed out that people in Syria "revolted for the sake of freedom" so
"we do not accept congratulating tyrants."
The leader of the Syrian National Coalition of Revolutionary and
Opposition Forces, Ahmad al-Jarba sent a letter to Sisi on Monday to
congratulate him on his recent inauguration as president. He expressed
his hope that cooperation with Egypt will be enhanced under Sisi's
leadership and that Egypt will play an effective role in fulfilling the
aspirations of the Syrian people.
The Brotherhood, however, regard such congratulations as
"contrary to what has been agreed upon among the members of the national
coalition, including respect for democracy and the peaceful transfer of
power, which jeopardises the coalition's reputation and its future."
The Syrian revolution, it continued, has been based on a number of
principles endorsed by the opposition, including "fighting against
dictatorship and tyranny" with a quest for" freedom, justice and human
rights" The results of elections, insisted the movement, should be
upheld and respected.
The statement came the day after the former Comptroller General of
the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria, Ali Bayanouni, announced that he has
submitted his resignation from the Syrian opposition coalition.
Link:
www.middleeastmonitor.com/news/middle-east/12064-syrian-brotherhood-condemns-letter-to-sisi.
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