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Protests surround Monufiya state office for third day

Protesters continued their sit-in for a third day outside Monufiya’s local governorate office on Wednesday, demonstrating against the appointment of Muslim Brotherhood member Ahmed Sharawy as the new governor. Demonstrators blocked the main gate of the office with chains and … read more

Azhar: Anti-Morsy protesters not “infidels”

Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb on Wednesday severely criticized extremist Islamist groups for calling the opposition “infidels,” ahead of 30 June protests planned by different opposition factions against president Mohamed Morsy of the Muslim Brotherhood. “Peaceful opposition to the ruler … read more

PM warns of catastrophe if Morsy ousted

Prime Minister Hesham Qandil said on Wednesday that if demonstrators toppled President Mohamed Morsy on 30 June, it could precipitate a political castrophe in Egypt. If Morsy is toppled, his successor would also be toppled and the whole boat would … read more

Salafi Front calls for protests from 21 June

Salafi Front spokesperson Khaled Saeed said Wednesday the Islamist coalition is planning a million-man demonstration from 21 June, leading up to 30 June opposition protests against President Mohamed Morsy’s leadership. The Islamist rally will continue until after 30 June outside … read more