CAIRO (AP) — Morsi’s aide says Egyptian leader Morsi has been moved to an undisclosed location.
According to the Egyptian state news agency (now under the control of the Egyptian military) the military a short time ago informed President Morsi that he is no longer president.
General Sisi, Defense Minister and head of the Armed Forces, now addressing the public.
At 5 PM this afternoon we’re holding a TPMPrime Live Chat with Elizabeth O’bagy on the current situation in Syria. A lot to discuss with the on-going carnage and the Obama administration’s decision to move toward more direct intervention. Get your questions in now and join us at 5.
According to Reuters and Egypt’s state news agency, we are to hear an announcement within the hour on the post-Morsi ‘roadmap’ for Egypt to be presented by one-time UN diplomat and now opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei, the Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar and Pope Tawadros, head of the Coptic Church. Various generals and opposition figures are also, reportedly, to be on hand. Read More
V few women at pro Morsi rally in Rabaa. Men praying, saying the street will be filled w/blood. #egypt
— Nancy Youssef, ÙاÙس٠(@nancyayoussef) July 3, 2013
One MB supporter to me in Rabaa. Are you here to martyr yourself?" No. "Then find a place to hide when the shooting starts." #Egypt
— Nancy Youssef, ÙاÙس٠(@nancyayoussef) July 3, 2013