These stern warnings have met mixed reactions.
The interior ministry has called on protests to stay at home. It’s promised to restore order to the country that’s now suffering from an increasing level of crime, daily incidents of road blockings, attacks on governmental buildings, and even forced closures of schools.
Meanwhile, some believe that a recent police strike in several provinces, which demanded a protective legislation, may have been because of the general prosecution’s call on citizens to help arrest outlaws. This has also drawn mixed reactions.
Egypt’s main opposition group, the National Salvation Front, has warned such a call by the prosecution triggers the current unrest in the country. The National Salvation Front has criticized the timing of the call, and claims that it’s a move by the Brotherhood to replace police by loyal militias.
The general prosecution however said it was doing nothing new. Instead, it’s activating an article of the criminal act law, and has urged police and army to make arrests without prior permission when catching thugs in action.
In an attempt to sooth fears, the presidency on Tuesday issued a statement outlining that the preservation of security is solely the role of police. However, it’s believed that the hot debate about the recent tensions in Egypt will go on.
