Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Is A 'Coup' Now Underway In Egypt?



Top Morsi Adviser Says 'Coup' Underway, Fears Bloodshed -- USA Today

The military has drawn up a road map for suspending parliament, naming civilian council.

CAIRO — President Mohammed Morsi's national security adviser said Wednesday that a "coup" was underway after the president again refused to heed demands by the military to resign.

Morsi called on the army not to "take sides" in the growing clash between rival political groups.

His national security adviser, Essam El-Haddad, called the unfolding events "a military coup" and warned they could lead to violence as the president's defenders stand fast.

"Hundreds of thousands of them have gathered in support of democracy and the Presidency. And they will not leave in the face of this attack," Haddad said in a statement released in English, Al Ahram reported. "To move them, there will have to be violence. It will either come from the army, the police, or the hired mercenaries. Either way there will be considerable bloodshed."

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More News On The Crisis In Egypt

Egypt awaits army statement after deadline passes -- BBC
Egypt awaits military statement as deadline passes -- The Guardian
Morsi's national security chief: Military coup underway in Egypt -- Jerusalem Post/Reuters
Egypt military's deadline for President Morsi passes, military moves into state offices -- CBS/AP
Egypt deadline passes with army command in emergency meeting -- L.A. Times
Egypt’s military, opposition chiefs hold crisis meeting as ultimatum looms -- Al Arabiya
Power struggle breaks out in Egypt as President Morsi calls for reconciliation, but won't step down -- FOX News

My Comment: Here is an easy prediction .... the next 24 - 48 hours are going to be very tense in Egypt.

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