Sisi Warns Against Attempts To Tamper With Egypt’s Constitution

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al Sisi has warned against attempts to tamper with Egypt’s Constitution, accusing unnamed actors of spreading rumours, manipulating public awareness and seeking to provoke unrest. Speaking at the Armed Forces’ 44th Cultural Symposium, he urged citizens and state institutions to protect national unity and warned against a return to disturbances similar to those witnessed in 2011. Sisi also criticised social media campaigns questioning Egypt’s 1973 October War victory, but did not identify those allegedly responsible for the disinformation campaigns.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al Sisi has warned that no one will be allowed to tamper with the country’s Constitution, accusing unnamed actors of spreading disinformation, manipulating public awareness and attempting to provoke unrest.
Speaking on Wednesday at the 44th Cultural Symposium of the Armed Forces, Sisi said the Constitution had been approved by the Egyptian people and must be respected. He presented the protection of the country’s constitutional framework as an important part of maintaining national stability.
“The country has a constitution, a constitution that the people approved for the state,” Sisi said, adding that no one would be allowed to change or violate it.
His remarks came amid concerns he expressed about rumours and online campaigns that he said could weaken public confidence, deepen tensions and undermine Egypt’s stability.
SISI WARNS OF

DISINFORMATION CAMPAIGNS

The Egyptian president accused unnamed individuals or groups of spreading rumours and deliberately distorting public awareness to destabilise the country from within.
However, he did not identify any particular person, organisation or foreign government as being responsible for the alleged campaigns.
Sisi said attempts to influence public opinion in recent months were part of efforts to create instability and encourage unrest. He called on government institutions and members of society to work together to counter misinformation by raising public awareness and clarifying facts.
The warning highlights the Egyptian government’s concern about the influence of online information campaigns and the potential for rumours to contribute to political or social tensions.
At the same time, the president’s statements did not provide specific evidence identifying those allegedly responsible for the activities he described.

OCTOBER WAR VICTORY BECOMES PART OF THE DEBATE

Sisi also criticised social media campaigns that he said questioned or diminished the significance of Egypt’s victory in the October War of 1973.
The war remains an important event in Egypt’s national history and public memory. The president’s remarks suggest that he views attempts to undermine its significance as part of a wider challenge to national awareness and unity.
His comments placed historical memory alongside constitutional respect and national cohesion as issues he believes Egyptians should protect.
The debate also illustrates how historical events can become part of contemporary political discussions, particularly when national identity and public confidence are involved.

SISI WARNS AGAINST A RETURN TO 2011 UNREST

The president warned that exposing Egypt to disturbances similar to those witnessed in 2011 would have serious consequences for the country’s stability and its ability to withstand further challenges.
In 2011, mass protests led to the departure of longtime president Hosni Mubarak after nearly three decades in power. The uprising formed part of the wider Arab Spring, a wave of demonstrations and political upheaval across several countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
Egypt subsequently experienced years of political change and uncertainty. Sisi’s reference to that period reflects the importance his government places on preventing a renewed cycle of unrest.
His warning also reinforces the government’s position that political and social stability should remain a national priority. However, the events of 2011 continue to carry different meanings for Egyptians, depending on their experiences and views of the political changes that followed.

CALL FOR NATIONAL UNITY AND PUBLIC AWARENESS

Sisi urged Egyptians of all ages to remain committed to their country, strengthen their understanding of national issues and resist what he described as attempts to weaken national cohesion.
He called on citizens and state institutions to share responsibility for protecting the country against disinformation and efforts to provoke divisions.
The president also sought to distinguish the protection of Egypt as a state from the protection of any individual leader.
“Fortify your country against this conspiracy. I am not saying fortify the president,” he said, arguing that safeguarding the state should take precedence over defending a particular person.
The statement presented national institutions and the country’s long term stability as the central concerns of his message.

WHAT THE WARNING MEANS FOR EGYPT

Sisi’s remarks underline the Egyptian government’s emphasis on constitutional authority, national unity and the prevention of political unrest. They also signal continued concern about the role of social media in shaping public opinion and spreading information that authorities consider misleading.
The practical implications will depend on how state institutions respond to the president’s call and what measures are adopted to address the alleged campaigns.
Countering false information can help the public distinguish verified facts from rumours. However, determining what constitutes disinformation also requires clear evidence and transparent procedures, particularly when public debate involves the government, the Constitution or national history.
For now, Sisi has not publicly identified those he accused of attempting to destabilise Egypt. His message was that the Constitution must be respected and that citizens should prioritise national stability over attempts to create division.
The remarks place renewed attention on the relationship between constitutional order, public awareness and political stability in Egypt.