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Egypt In Crisis: Egyptian Army Deposes Government Of President Morsi. by eiete(f): 8:48pm On Jul 03, 2013
The Egyptian army has suspended the constitution and announced the formation of a technocratic interim government ahead of new presidential elections.
President Morsi rejected an army ultimatum to reach a deal with anti-government protesters, after four days of mass unrest.
Security forces have placed an international travel ban on Mr Morsi and other leading Muslim Brotherhood members.


The head of the Egyptian army has appeared live on television, announcing the suspension of the constitution.

General Abdul Fattah Al-Sisi, flanked by religious and military leaders, said the chief justice of constitutional court would take the powers of the presidency.

His announcement means President Mohammed Morsi is no longer in power.

Anti-Morsi protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square gave out a huge cheer in response to the speech.

The move follows four days of mass street protests against Mr Morsi, and an ultimatum issued by the military which expired on Wednesday afternoon.

After General Sisi's address, both Pope Tawadros II, the head of the Coptic Church, and leading opposition figure Mohammed ElBaradei made short statements.

Mr ElBaradei said the new roadmap aimed for national reconciliation and represented a fresh start to the January 2011 revolution.

TV stations belonging to Mr Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood went off air at the end of the speech.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-23173794
Re: Egypt In Crisis: Egyptian Army Deposes Government Of President Morsi. by lavivifubs: 8:54pm On Jul 03, 2013
This is a result of the voice of the people. He was given an opportuinty to right the wrongs but he decided yesterday to hold on to power without listening to the people. Great lesson to be learnt by politicians.
Re: Egypt In Crisis: Egyptian Army Deposes Government Of President Morsi. by Nobody: 9:15pm On Jul 03, 2013

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