Video from concreteguerilla.
On July 1, 2013, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF)—the 21 member governing body of the Egyptian military—announced a 48-hour deadline for President Mohammed Morsi to implement political changes and adhere to the demands of protesters. The Islamist leader rebuffed the ultimatum and stated he would pursue his own plans for national reconciliation. Across Egypt, there have been massive rallies both in support and against President Morsi. Supporters and protesters have clashed several times in the past week and subsequently there have been several deaths. The video above shows anti-Morsi demonstrators gathered throughout Cairo.
If the military removes President Morsi from power, it would not be the first time an Egyptian leader has fallen due to military meddling. In 1952, a military coup d’état removed King Farouk and the Egyptian Republic was declared. The architect of the coup was Colonel Gamal Abdel Nasser. Nasser later went on to become president. His successor, Anwar El Sadat, was assassinated by a troop of military soldiers led by Lieutenant Khalid Islambouli. There have been allegations that Sadat’s Vice President Hosni Mubarak was involved. Mubarak had been a former Air Chief Marshal in the Egyptian Air Force and had many military ties. After Mubarak stepped down from power, the SCAF facilitated Egypt’s transition to the Morsi government.
The Egyptian military and the Muslim Brotherhood have been at odds with each other for decades. The Association of Free Offices, Nasser’s revolutionary group, and the Brotherhood initially worked together to overthrow King Farouk, but their relationship quickly soured after. After the Brotherhood-backed Morsi was elected in 2012, many wondered if he could politically survive with the SCAF still intact. It appears that he cannot.
Along with its recent ultimatum, the SCAF has leaked a political roadmap for a potential post-Morsi transition period. It includes suspending the constitution, dissolving the now Islamist-dominated parliament, and future elections, unless a deal can be reached before the deadline.
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Video Wednesday: Morsi and Military Clash in Egypt
July 3, 2013
Video from concreteguerilla.
On July 1, 2013, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF)—the 21 member governing body of the Egyptian military—announced a 48-hour deadline for President Mohammed Morsi to implement political changes and adhere to the demands of protesters. The Islamist leader rebuffed the ultimatum and stated he would pursue his own plans for national reconciliation. Across Egypt, there have been massive rallies both in support and against President Morsi. Supporters and protesters have clashed several times in the past week and subsequently there have been several deaths. The video above shows anti-Morsi demonstrators gathered throughout Cairo.
If the military removes President Morsi from power, it would not be the first time an Egyptian leader has fallen due to military meddling. In 1952, a military coup d’état removed King Farouk and the Egyptian Republic was declared. The architect of the coup was Colonel Gamal Abdel Nasser. Nasser later went on to become president. His successor, Anwar El Sadat, was assassinated by a troop of military soldiers led by Lieutenant Khalid Islambouli. There have been allegations that Sadat’s Vice President Hosni Mubarak was involved. Mubarak had been a former Air Chief Marshal in the Egyptian Air Force and had many military ties. After Mubarak stepped down from power, the SCAF facilitated Egypt’s transition to the Morsi government.
The Egyptian military and the Muslim Brotherhood have been at odds with each other for decades. The Association of Free Offices, Nasser’s revolutionary group, and the Brotherhood initially worked together to overthrow King Farouk, but their relationship quickly soured after. After the Brotherhood-backed Morsi was elected in 2012, many wondered if he could politically survive with the SCAF still intact. It appears that he cannot.
Along with its recent ultimatum, the SCAF has leaked a political roadmap for a potential post-Morsi transition period. It includes suspending the constitution, dissolving the now Islamist-dominated parliament, and future elections, unless a deal can be reached before the deadline.
