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bb1 Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:41 pm
http://news.sky.com/story/1110850/egypts-morsi-fights-on-as-army-deadline-passes
Egypt's Morsi Fights On As Army Deadline Passes
The army is set to make a statement on the divided country's future, as a presidential aide says a military coup is under way.
The army has been accused of a military coup after its deadline for a resolution to the country's political crisis elapsed with rival protesters out in force on the streets of Cairo.
Egypt's leading Muslim and Christian clerics and opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei are set to jointly announce details of a political road map for a short transitional period followed by presidential and parliamentary elections, state news agency MENA reported.
It follows talks with military chiefs who gave President Mohamed Morsi an ultimatum to share power, which has now expired.
Sworn in around a year ago, he was given until around 5pm (4pm BST) to act on the ultimatum to "meet the demands of the people" or face military intervention.
According to the Egyptian security forces, orders banning Mr Morsi, Muslim Brotherhood chief Mohammed Badie and his deputy Khairat al Shater from travelling abroad have been issued to airport officials.
The army, which has entered the presidential palace as well as state TV buildings in Cairo to monitor content in the station's newsroom, could dissolve parliament and take control of the country.
Soldiers were said to be blocking any presidential statements from going out, forcing Mr Morsi's aides to use Facebook to communicate with the divided country.
Army movements were also reported elsewhere in the city, with armoured vehicles and troops including commandos deployed on strategic bridges and near protest sites, including Cairo University where supporters of the president gathered.
Barbed wire and barriers were erected by soldiers around the barracks where the president was said to be working.
"For the sake of Egypt and for historical accuracy, let's call what is happening by its real name: Military coup," Essam al Haddad, the president's national security adviser, said in a statement on Facebook.
Sky's foreign affairs editor Tim Marshall, in Cairo's Tahrir Square where tens of thousands of anti-government have returned, said: "The pieces are in place for a coup. The army has put tanks on the outskirts of the city, it's positioned people.
"I think we are going to get some dramatic developments this evening.
"Whether it is a bona fide coup, or whether the Muslim Brotherhood are upping the anti to make sure their supporters come down in large numbers ... because if there is a coup, their supporters will react badly to this."
Sky's Middle East correspondent Sam Kiley, outside Cairo University where supporters of the president have gathered, added: "The military have moved at least have a dozen armoured personnel carriers supported by about two companies of troops, on one side of the university. On the other side there are a number of riot police.
"At the moment there is a tense standoff between supporters of President Morsi and the military, with his supporters building barricades, but also standing on the military side of the barricades trying to show a level of solidarity."
The army said in an official statement that it was securing the area and denied what it said were reports that it was attacking Mr Morsi's supporters, saying: "The Egyptian army belongs to all Egyptians."
Mr Morsi has refused to step down, saying he will protect his democratic "legitimacy" with his life.
As crisis talks involving military chiefs, political and religious leaders continued, Mr Morsi offered a coalition government as part of a solution to the standoff, but no new compromises.
As the army deadline passed, he warned his elected leadership was the only safeguard against violence and instability - and that it was a mistake for the military to "take sides".
The crisis meetings followed reports in the state-run media that Mr Morsi would either step down or be removed from office when a political road map for the future of the country was drawn up by the military.
The Al-Ahram newspaper said the plan would establish a three-member presidential council to be chaired by the head of the Supreme Constitutional Court, although the claims were rejected by an Egyptian military source.
In a 45-minute televised address to the nation on Tuesday, Mr Morsi said he had been voted for in a free and fair election and it was his job to "safeguard the revolution" that put him in office.
He called for calm and said Egyptians should not attack the army, police or each other. He said he was attempting to get the army to return to its normal duties and withdraw its ultimatum.
The armed forces, which took control of the country after the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak in 2011, have intensified their presence in Egypt's cities in recent days.
The Foreign Office has warned against all but essential travel to most of Egypt and said any Britons in the country should consider "whether they have a pressing need to remain".
The United States said it was "very concerned" about developments in Egypt and urged President Morsi to "do more" to address the concerns of protesters.
"We do remain very concerned about what we are seeing on the ground in Egypt," State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said. "We feel there was an absence of significant steps laid out by President Morsi," she added.
Egypt's Morsi Fights On As Army Deadline Passes
The army is set to make a statement on the divided country's future, as a presidential aide says a military coup is under way.
The army has been accused of a military coup after its deadline for a resolution to the country's political crisis elapsed with rival protesters out in force on the streets of Cairo.
Egypt's leading Muslim and Christian clerics and opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei are set to jointly announce details of a political road map for a short transitional period followed by presidential and parliamentary elections, state news agency MENA reported.
It follows talks with military chiefs who gave President Mohamed Morsi an ultimatum to share power, which has now expired.
Sworn in around a year ago, he was given until around 5pm (4pm BST) to act on the ultimatum to "meet the demands of the people" or face military intervention.
According to the Egyptian security forces, orders banning Mr Morsi, Muslim Brotherhood chief Mohammed Badie and his deputy Khairat al Shater from travelling abroad have been issued to airport officials.
The army, which has entered the presidential palace as well as state TV buildings in Cairo to monitor content in the station's newsroom, could dissolve parliament and take control of the country.
Soldiers were said to be blocking any presidential statements from going out, forcing Mr Morsi's aides to use Facebook to communicate with the divided country.
Army movements were also reported elsewhere in the city, with armoured vehicles and troops including commandos deployed on strategic bridges and near protest sites, including Cairo University where supporters of the president gathered.
Barbed wire and barriers were erected by soldiers around the barracks where the president was said to be working.
"For the sake of Egypt and for historical accuracy, let's call what is happening by its real name: Military coup," Essam al Haddad, the president's national security adviser, said in a statement on Facebook.
Sky's foreign affairs editor Tim Marshall, in Cairo's Tahrir Square where tens of thousands of anti-government have returned, said: "The pieces are in place for a coup. The army has put tanks on the outskirts of the city, it's positioned people.
"I think we are going to get some dramatic developments this evening.
"Whether it is a bona fide coup, or whether the Muslim Brotherhood are upping the anti to make sure their supporters come down in large numbers ... because if there is a coup, their supporters will react badly to this."
Sky's Middle East correspondent Sam Kiley, outside Cairo University where supporters of the president have gathered, added: "The military have moved at least have a dozen armoured personnel carriers supported by about two companies of troops, on one side of the university. On the other side there are a number of riot police.
"At the moment there is a tense standoff between supporters of President Morsi and the military, with his supporters building barricades, but also standing on the military side of the barricades trying to show a level of solidarity."
The army said in an official statement that it was securing the area and denied what it said were reports that it was attacking Mr Morsi's supporters, saying: "The Egyptian army belongs to all Egyptians."
Mr Morsi has refused to step down, saying he will protect his democratic "legitimacy" with his life.
As crisis talks involving military chiefs, political and religious leaders continued, Mr Morsi offered a coalition government as part of a solution to the standoff, but no new compromises.
As the army deadline passed, he warned his elected leadership was the only safeguard against violence and instability - and that it was a mistake for the military to "take sides".
The crisis meetings followed reports in the state-run media that Mr Morsi would either step down or be removed from office when a political road map for the future of the country was drawn up by the military.
The Al-Ahram newspaper said the plan would establish a three-member presidential council to be chaired by the head of the Supreme Constitutional Court, although the claims were rejected by an Egyptian military source.
In a 45-minute televised address to the nation on Tuesday, Mr Morsi said he had been voted for in a free and fair election and it was his job to "safeguard the revolution" that put him in office.
He called for calm and said Egyptians should not attack the army, police or each other. He said he was attempting to get the army to return to its normal duties and withdraw its ultimatum.
The armed forces, which took control of the country after the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak in 2011, have intensified their presence in Egypt's cities in recent days.
The Foreign Office has warned against all but essential travel to most of Egypt and said any Britons in the country should consider "whether they have a pressing need to remain".
The United States said it was "very concerned" about developments in Egypt and urged President Morsi to "do more" to address the concerns of protesters.
"We do remain very concerned about what we are seeing on the ground in Egypt," State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said. "We feel there was an absence of significant steps laid out by President Morsi," she added.
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bb1 Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:34 pm
http://news.sky.com/story/1111130/egypt-live-updates-as-government-toppled
Still confusing, but it looks as if the army have indeed staged a coup - and they're being cheered. That won't last.
Still confusing, but it looks as if the army have indeed staged a coup - and they're being cheered. That won't last.
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bb1 Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:36 pm
http://news.sky.com/story/1111276/egyptian-army-ousts-president-morsi-from-power
Fireworks fill the Cairo city skyline above Tahrir Square as protesters celebrate the news Mohamed Morsi has been deposed.
The Egyptian army has announced fresh presidential and parliamentary elections after ousting Mohamed Morsi from power.
In a televised address to the divided nation, commander of the armed forces, Abdul Fatah Khalil al Sisi, said Mr Morsi had failed to meet the demands of the Egyptian people and would be replaced.
Unveiling a new political road map agreed with political and religious figures, he declared the temporary suspension of the Egyptian constitution and the appointment of the head of the constitutional court as interim head of state.
The military chief warned the armed forces and police would deal "decisively" with any violence.
Fireworks burst over Cairo's Tahrir's Sqauare where tens of thousands of anti-Morsi protesters erupted into cheers at the news.
"The people and the army are one hand," they shouted, amid the roar of horns and chanting.
Fireworks fill the Cairo city skyline above Tahrir Square as protesters celebrate the news Mohamed Morsi has been deposed.
The Egyptian army has announced fresh presidential and parliamentary elections after ousting Mohamed Morsi from power.
In a televised address to the divided nation, commander of the armed forces, Abdul Fatah Khalil al Sisi, said Mr Morsi had failed to meet the demands of the Egyptian people and would be replaced.
Unveiling a new political road map agreed with political and religious figures, he declared the temporary suspension of the Egyptian constitution and the appointment of the head of the constitutional court as interim head of state.
The military chief warned the armed forces and police would deal "decisively" with any violence.
Fireworks burst over Cairo's Tahrir's Sqauare where tens of thousands of anti-Morsi protesters erupted into cheers at the news.
"The people and the army are one hand," they shouted, amid the roar of horns and chanting.
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bb1 Wed Jul 03, 2013 9:54 pm
http://news.sky.com/story/1111130/egypt-live-updates-as-government-toppled
S official: Non-essential diplomats, embassy families to leave #Egypt amid protests, unrest.
Morsi in prerecorded speech: "I am Egypt's elected president"by roddymansfield 6:52 PM
In Alexandria, gunfire was heard as rocks and bricks flew, said witnesses. "We are dealing with the situation ... We have called for security reinforcements in the area," said senior police officer Sherif Abdelhamid.by roddymansfield 6:50 PM
Morsi opponents, loyalists clash in Egypt's Alexandria.by roddymansfield 6:50 PM
Staff at Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated media are reportedly being arrested.
S official: Non-essential diplomats, embassy families to leave #Egypt amid protests, unrest.
Morsi in prerecorded speech: "I am Egypt's elected president"by roddymansfield 6:52 PM
In Alexandria, gunfire was heard as rocks and bricks flew, said witnesses. "We are dealing with the situation ... We have called for security reinforcements in the area," said senior police officer Sherif Abdelhamid.by roddymansfield 6:50 PM
Morsi opponents, loyalists clash in Egypt's Alexandria.by roddymansfield 6:50 PM
Staff at Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated media are reportedly being arrested.
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Sabot Wed Jul 03, 2013 11:26 pm
FaceBook? BWAHAHAHAh
Sorry. I cannot take this seriously. Who are these people? And No, I am not as daft as I look.
Sorry. I cannot take this seriously. Who are these people? And No, I am not as daft as I look.
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bb1 Thu Jul 04, 2013 11:17 am
Well, it's good that the extremists have been thrown out, though military coups tend not to end well...
Hopefully, the army can hold the coats and keep things stable while the politicians get their act together?
Hopefully, the army can hold the coats and keep things stable while the politicians get their act together?
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Lamplighter Thu Jul 04, 2013 11:23 am
They have picked the Chief Justice to hold temporary power, not a general, which I think is a good sign. Also they have involved all shades of opinion, Muslim, Coptic and the young people in the process, as could be seen when the army man was talking last night. Morsy wanted a strict Islamic Sharia state, but the majority of Egyptians want something more along the Turkish line - or at least how Turkey was before the current PM took power - a secular democracy but with all religions on equal footing. They certainly don't want another Pharoah!! LL
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bb1 Thu Jul 04, 2013 11:29 am
They might be OK with Ramesses II, LL. He's always treated as if he's still in charge, even got greeted with full military honours when he flew into Paris for a nip and tuck.
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