Wael Ghonim breaks his silence

Following the broadcast of a recording, in which Wael Ghonim is implicated in a conversation with an unknown party discussing aspects of national security, the activist wrote a letter defending himself and alleging the recording had been fabricated.

Abdel Rahim Ali, who hosts a talk show on privately owned satellite station Al-Qahera Wal Nas, aired the brief discussion, along with the conversations of other activists, alleging they had undermined state security.

The recording is of a discussion about US, Israeli, and Iranian military positions regarding Egypt, as well as the internal stability of the Egyptian army, but is vague as to any definitive plan for destabilizing Egypt.

Ghonim, who has kept silent since former President Mohamed Morsi was deposed in early July, said in his letter on Facebook, that the accusations had to be addressed.

He appealed to the media to refrain from publishing fabricated calls and threatened to take legal action against those behind them and their publication, calling them “cheap methods.”

He addressed slanderous attempts on his character, listing a number of figures from various liberal groups, as well as Islamists, security and intelligence officers who could vouch for his patriotism.

Ghonim concluded his letter with an apology: “I apologize to you for this interruption, and apologize to you for not being able to continue to write and reply to your messages. But I wanted to — unwillingly — fulfil my family's wish to clear my reputation in public opinion, especially for all those who trusted me once."