Egyptian leader Mohamed ElBaradei has launched a new political party that he says aims to unite Egyptians and save the country's revolution from a messy democratic transition.

The Al Dostour (Constitution) Party marks a return to public life for ElBaradei, who declared in January that he would not run for president, saying a fair vote would be impossible during a muddled transition period.

ElBaradei said: “We hope through this party to start anew.”

He said that the party aims to unite the youth groups behind last year's uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak and prepare them for a future political role.