The demolition of the National Democratic Party headquarters, a symbol of repression under Hosni Mubarak, has sparked debate among Egyptians. While some, like witness Ahmed, view the building as a testament to the revolution and oppose its demolition, others, such as entrepreneur Ahmed Hafez, see the demolition as a step towards the future. Architect Mahmoud Riad, whose grandfather designed the building, is concerned about the loss of heritage and the government's disregard for the law in demolishing protected buildings. The government plans to turn the site into a cultural center, but Riad and others have proposed alternative uses that preserve the building's memory. The article highlights the divided public opinion and the broader issue of heritage preservation in Egypt.

The 6 April Youth Movement launched a petition to redraft the Egyptian Protest Law, which they claim is unconstitutional and has led to the imprisonment of prominent members, including co-founders Ahmed Maher and Mohamed Adel, and activists Ahmed Douma and Alaa Abdel-Fattah. The movement criticizes the law for contradicting international human rights conventions and for being used to harass opponents. They also call for the restructuring of the Egyptian police force, which they say is unqualified to handle democratic protests. The law, ratified by interim President Adly Mansour amid criticism, is opposed by the movement, which is seeking support from political forces in Egypt for its repeal.