Egyptian newspapers today focused on statements made by Dr. Mohamed Ghoneim, professor of kidney transplant, warning of a plan by the Muslim Brotherhood and the military council to steal the Egyptian revolution. The papers also reviewed the delay of the new judiciary law until the next parliamentary elections. Youm7 Both the Muslim Brotherhood and the ruling military council plan to undermine and co-opt the January 25 Revolution, said high-profile professor of kidney transplant Dr. Mohamed Ghoneim. He expressed his respect for Mohamed el-Baradei, Hamdeen Sabbbahi and Ayman Nour, saying they called for change during the former regime. He also asked likely presidential candidate Mohamed Seleim al-Awa about his role in achieving change before the revolution. Egypt does not need a charismatic personality, he said, adding that it needs an employee who is subject to accountability if mistakes are made. “Sharaf's government is weak and the military council should deal strictly with those who burn a church,” he added. Al-Ahram The new judiciary law has not yet been studied by the ruling military council, a source today said. The law will be delayed until the next parliamentary elections. Montaser al-Zayat, a candidate for president of the Bar Association, said that he received a call from the ruling military council that confirmed the council's intention to delay the law. There will be a meeting between Egypt's military rulers and a delegation of lawyers, he said, adding that the lawyers will be given an opportunity to present their point of view on the recent amendments to the judiciary law. Al-Masry Al-Youm The current government is not neutral and Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf will not leave his position before handing over authority to the Muslim Brotherhood, said Chairman of the National Party of Egypt Talaat al-Sadat. The Islamic trend will dominate the next Egyptian parliament with American approval, he said. The parliamentary elections will experience thuggery from the Muslim Brotherhood, he said, adding that former National Democratic Party members will gain seats. Al-Akhbar The January 25 Revolution has no leadership that can take the power, said Secretary of the al-Karama Party Ameen Alexander. “The ruling military council has not changed the decision-making process.” “The ruling military council rules the country as part of the former regime by referring serious issues to the security authorities,” he said. He also underlined the necessity of passing the law of political isolation before conducting the next parliamentary elections in order to exclude members of the former National Democratic Party from political participation. “Eliminating sectarian tension must be a top priority for the next president of Egypt,” he said. “Egyptian Copts suffer discrimination.” Alexander also criticized the performance of Essam Sharaf's government, saying it has not vision for the country. He also expects Islamic movements to dominate more than 50 percent of the next parliament. He also expressed his support for his friend Hamdeen Sabbahi in the next presidential elections. Al-Shorouq Vice President of the al-Wasat Party Essam Sultan today accused security forces of participating in the tearing down of his political party's banners. He also asked why his party's banners, and not those of the Islamic parties, were torn down. Al-Gomhorreya The High Judicial Council on Tuesday discussed the assaults committed against judges and members of the Public Prosecution, Director-General of the Council Mohamed Eid Salem today reported. The Council sees this matter as a threat to justice and demands that authorities take legal measures to confront the assaults, particularly in light of the recent instability in Egypt.
