Wednesday, July 3, 2013

EGYPT :A year of Morsi's leadership.

Mohamed Morsi became Egypt's first democratically elected president on June 30 last year - but 12 months later, millions of Egyptians are back on the streets to protest against his rule.

Mass demonstrations on the anniversary of his accession have led to resignations from Cabinet and the army issuing an ultimatum for politicians to resolve the crisis.

At least five people were killed when opponents and supporters of Egypt's deposed president, Mohamed Morsi, clashed after the army announced his removal on Wednesday, state media and officials said.

Gunfire broke out as rocks and bricks flew in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, witnesses said.

At least one person was killed and 50 were wounded, state news agency MENA reported, quoting a local medical official.

"We are dealing with the situation ... We have called for security reinforcements in the area," said senior police officer Sherif Abdelhamid.

Four people were also killed in clashes in the northern city of Marsa Matrouh, the state governor said.

Governor Badr Tantawi told Reuters by telephone from the Mediterranean city close to the Libyan border that the dead were Mursi supporters.

Egypt's army overthrew elected President Mohamed Morsi on Wednesday and announced a political transition with the support of a wide range of political, religious and youth leaders.

Speaking on state television, General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi detailed a roadmap for a return to democratic rule after the government failed to yield to protests.

It outlined the following:

* The temporary suspension of the constitution.

* Formation of a committee including all sections of society and experts to review proposed amendments to the constitution.

* The head of the Supreme Constitutional Court, Adli al-Mansour, will be sworn in as the state's new interim ruler.

* Early presidential elections, with the head of the constitutional court managing the affairs of the country during the interim period, until a new president is elected.

* The head of the constitutional court will have powers to issue constitutional decrees during the interim period.

* The formation of a national technocrat government that will enjoy full powers to manage the transition period.

* Implementation of a media code of ethics to ensure freedom of the media.

* Executive measures to be taken to enable young people to be involved in the institutions of the state.

* Constitutional court urged to quickly approve the draft parliamentary election law and start preparing for parliamentary elections.

* Formation of a national reconciliation committee.

* Egyptian people urged to stay peaceful in protests.

Who is Adli al-Mansour, the man named as Egypt's interim president?

Al Jazeera's live Egypt service have been taken off air along with several other TV channels.

Reports from our correspondents say this happened during a live broadcast when security forces stormed the building and arrested the presenter, guests and producers. More soon.

Al Jazeera's senior political analyst Marwan Bishara speaks on the overthrow of President Mohamed Morsi

Four people were killed in clashes between supporters of Mohamed Morsi and security forces in the northern city of Marsa Matrouh on Wednesday after the president was ousted by the army, the state governor said.

Governor Badr Tantawi told Reuters by telephone from the Mediterranean city close to the Libyan border that the dead were Morsi supporters.

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