On Egypt, painfully familiar ground for Obama
Posted on 06/28/2013 3:58:06 PM PDT by kristinn
Egyptian security and medical officials say an American has been killed in the Mediterranean coastal city of Alexandria during clashes between supporters and opponents of Egypt's embattled President Mohammed Morsi.
Alexandria security chief Gen. Amin Ezz Eddin told Al-Jazeera TV that an American was killed Friday in Sidi Gabr Square while photographing the battles between opposition youth and members of the Muslim Brotherhood, from which Morsi hails.
A medical official told The Associated Press the American was wounded by gunshots and died at the hospital.
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Six Egyptians have been killed in days of clashes ahead of nationwide protests Sunday demanding Morsi's removal.
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The State Department said Friday that Americans should defer nonessential travel to Egypt, citing the uncertain security situation. It also said it would allow nonessential staff and the families of personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo to leave Egypt until conditions improve.
(Excerpt) Read more at cbsnews.com ...
Thanks, the ‘looked’ as if they did not. I have no knowledge of the language so I’m depending on my senses!
http://www.trust.org/item/20130702001929-vzydb
Egypt’s foreign minister tenders resignation - state news agency
Source: Reuters - Tue, 2 Jul 2013 12:19 AM
Author: Reuter
Great news, another career diplomat who sees the handwriting on the wall and prefers not to be stood up against it.
On Egypt, painfully familiar ground for Obama
...killed Friday in Sidi Gabr Square while photographing the battles between opposition youth and members of the Muslim Brotherhood... was wounded by gunshots and died at the hospital.
FYI on Background to this thread:
This thread morphed into a “live” thread at the beginning of the demonstrations. It started with post 100. Now up to 800+ and counting.
Spectacular photos, informative posts, tweets, any TV coverage (pitiful as it is) and regular live updates.
Any newer threads on Egypt developments are also linked in this thread.
Photos:
Maggief...there’s 15 there, one beneath the other of the banners against O and the Ambass. Good shots. Can we condense them into one for Historic keepsake here?
15 Photos From the Tahrir Square Protests You’ll Never See In Legacy Media.
The text of the Egyptian military statement issued Monday:
(warning the armed forces will intervene if the demands of the people aren’t met in 48 hours.)
“Egypt and the whole world witnessed yesterday demonstrations by the great people of Egypt expressing their opinion in an unprecedented, peaceful and civilized way.
Everyone saw the movement of the Egyptian people and heard their voices with the greatest respect and concern. It is necessary that the people receive a reply to their movement and the call from every party with any responsibility in the dangerous circumstances surrounding the nation.
As a main party in the considerations of the future and based on their patriotic and historic responsibilities to protect security and stability, the Armed Forces state the following:
— The Armed Forces will not be a party in the circles of politics or governance and are not willing to step out of the role defined for them by the basic ideals of democracy based on the will of the people.
— The national security of the state is exposed to extreme danger by the developments the nation is witnessing, and this places a responsibility on us, each according to his position, to act as is proper to avert these dangers. The armed forces sensed early on the dangers of the current situation and the demands the great people have at this time. ......Therefore, it previously set a deadline of a week for all political forces in the country to come to a consensus and get out of this crisis. .......However, the week has passed without any sign of an initiative. This is what led to the people coming out with determination and resolve, in their full freedom, in this glorious way, which inspired surprise, respect and attention at the domestic, regional and international levels.
— Wasting more time will only bring more division and conflict, which we have warned about and continue to warn about. The noble people have suffered and have found no one to treat them with kindness or sympathize with them. .......That puts a moral and psychological burden on the armed forces, which find it obligatory that everyone drop everything and embrace these proud people, which have shown they are ready to do the impossible if only they feels there is loyalty and dedication to them.
— The Armed Forces repeat their call for the people’s demands to be met and give everyone 48 hours as a last chance to shoulder the burden of the historic moment that is happening in the nation, which will not forgive or tolerate any party that is lax in shouldering its responsibility.
— The Armed Forces put everyone on notice that if the demands of the people are not realized in the given time period, it will be obliged by its patriotic and historic responsibilities and by its respect for the demands of the great Egyptian people to announce a road map for the future and the steps for overseeing its implementation, with participation of all patriotic and sincere parties and movements — including the youth, who set off the glorious revolution and continue to do so — without excluding anyone.
A salute of appreciation and pride to the sincere and loyal men of the Armed Forces, who have always borne and will continue to bear their patriotic responsibilities toward the great people of Egypt with determination, decisiveness and pride.
God save Egypt and its proud, great people.”
;) Yazed Umayyad @syrianfalcon11 5m
...."American people, we arabs don't interfere in your business or your country , why your Mr. Obama put his nose in our asses? "......
MB HQuarters set on fire and burning.
https://twitter.com/BBCBreaking/status/351493150625370112/photo/1
25 second video after fire/with looting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV2DwQw8u44
Wrecked MB Headquarters Cairo...After fire and looting .
https://twitter.com/BowenBBC/status/351649128641597442/photo/1
IMPORTANT... Message to U.S. Citizens In EGYPT...
US Embassy Cairo >> ‘CLOSED’ << to the public Tuesday, July 2.
Well it didn’t go...not even the link!
That pretty much sums it up, I can’t argue with their tweet.
Maggie...has the military been deployed?.... Am trying to catch up on the days events....and .....did Morsi refuse the military ultimatum formally?
I’m seeing tweets Morsi and Obama spoke on the phone Monday....and reported in the news?
Photo:
A Niqab woman holding hands with a Priest chanting down with Morsi
http://instagram.com/p/bPvKjcqdOc/
<....”the unrest is too great for Americans to be there”....>
You have that right...in fact any ME country is iffy at best.
15 Photos From the Tahrir Square Protests You’ll Never See In Legacy Media.
WOW! Thank you so much for those photos!
WOW!
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