Egypt's main opposition alliance, the National Salvation Front, expressed “deep sorrow over the bloody events that took place in front of the headquarters of the Republican Guard early on Monday,” in a statement it issued.

“We offer our deepest condolences to the families of all citizens killed, and those who belong to the Armed Forces. We also hope those wounded will recover soon,” said the statement issued on Monday.

The statement added that the Front firmly condemns all acts of violence and requests an urgent and just investigation in the Republican Guard events and that the results of such inquiry be transparently announced in front of local and international public opinion.

The opposition alliance also condemned strongly any attempts to attack the Egyptian Army installations, or its soldiers.