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.
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Well then it’s confirmed..The Muslim Brotherhood is calling for a Holy War against Egypt just as those on twitter have stated.
They will not go peacefully into the night by any means...they got Egypt and in their eyes nobody is going to take it from them...Egypt is ‘critical’ to their agenda...it will be years before they can gain that power again....
Iran has said they will now send people to Egypt to fight this and had threatened would do so yesturday.
“OMG”..
Frankly He is the only one who can stop this esculation now....we are talking a mindset that is all about War and death.
Egyptian armor won’t even go into the Sinai without consultation with Israel.
If it is massing on Gaza borders why would Israel object?
I wrote before that Morsi stopped the military from blowing up and flooding the Hamas tunnels. He was protecting his tribe.
(Guardian's) PatrickKingsley 9m You can't make much of it out, bt this pro-#Morsi rally in w. Cairo must b a 1/2-mile long. Still, nothing on Tahrir pic.twitter.com/sC4pDZFdDt
Patrick Kingsley 38m
Pro-#Morsi supporters are utterly outnumbered on the streets by his opponents. But 1000s r still out there. My piece: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/02/mohamed-morsi-loyalists-islamist …
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/02/mohamed-morsi-loyalists-islamist
My administration has been closely monitoring the situation in Egypt, and I know that we will be learning more tomorrow when day breaks. As the situation continues to unfold, our first concern is preventing injury or loss of life. So I want to be very clear in calling upon the Egyptian authorities to refrain from any violence against peaceful protesters.
The people of Egypt have rights that are universal. That includes the right to peaceful assembly and association, the right to free speech, and the ability to determine their own destiny. These are human rights. And the United States will stand up for them everywhere.
I also call upon the Egyptian government to reverse the actions that they’ve taken to interfere with access to the Internet, to cell phone service, and to social networks that do so much to connect people in the 21st Century.
At the same time, those protesting in the streets have the responsibility to express themselves peacefully. Violence and destruction will not lead to the reforms that they seek.
Now going forward, this moment of volatility that has to be turned into a moment of promise. The United States has a close partnership with Egypt. And we’ve cooperated on many issues, including working together to advance a more peaceful region.
President Barack Obama - Jan. 28, 2011
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2045085,00.html
Yeah, and it turning into a LONG HOT SUMMER.
Looks that way .... and I’m afraid whomever replaces Morsi is going to be even worse.
From Al Jezeera......
“The Egyptian army has said it will suspend the constitution, dissolve parliament and force fresh elections if politicians cannot meet a looming deadline to resolve the country’s political crisis, according to Reuters news agency.
The announcement on Tuesday came a day after the military gave politicians 48 hours to come to an agreement and calm mass protests against the rule of President Mohamed Morsi – leaving only 24 hours for a solution to be found.
An army source told the Reuters that the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces was still discussing details and the plan, and it could change based on political developments and consultations.
But with the deadline looming, hundreds of thousands of anti-Morsi protesters were on the streets of Cairo on Tuesday evening. Al Jazeera’s Sherine Tadros, reporting from Tahrir Square, said: “People here have no doubt the army is on their side... and as the military’s deadline approaches their screams demanding Morsi resign are growing louder and the window of opportunity to offer concessions is closing.”
Opposition groups, such as the Tamarod, have called on supporters to remain on the streets until the deadline has passed.
There were reports on Tuesday evening of violence. One person was confirmed killed and a reported dozen injured in the Kit Kat district of Giza, while rival demonstrators also clashed in Alexandria. The Muslim Brotherhood office in Helwan was also reported to have been ransacked and set on fire.
Pressure on Morsi continued to mount as the UN high commissioner for human rights, Navi Pillay, called on him to engage in “serious national dialogue” with his opponents.
US President Barack Obama contacted Morsi by telephone to urge him to listen to all Egyptian voices, “including the many Egyptians demonstrating throughout the country”.
More of Morsi’s cabinet and advisers resigned on Tuesday, with foreign minister Mohamed Kamel Amr following five others out of the door.
The president also lost the support of Sami Enan, his military adviser, who resigned and said the army would not “abandon the will of the people”.
Committed to democracy
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Alaa Moustafa, a spokeswoman for the Freedom and Justice Party, the political wing of the Muslim Brotherhood, said the party was committed to democracy and the president would call for a national dialogue to let every party take part.
When asked if the party was fully behind Mohamed Morsi as president, she said: “The Freedom and Justice Party and the Muslim Brotherhood are behind democracy... we are here to support the Egyptian will.”
Asked the question again, she replied: “We are behind the will of the people. In democratic countries are known ... by elections. The only way to change is not through protestation. We have a democratic path to go through.”
“We are totaly against any person trying to get our country back to dictatorship.... We are with any initiative that takes things back to normal… as long as it is under the umbrella of the constitution. We are with any solution.”
Army statement
The army on Tuesday also reiterated that its initial statement on Monday was not a de facto “coup”.
“The doctrine and culture of the Armed Forces do not allow the adoption of any “military-coup-based” policies. The Egyptian military always stands by the will and aspirations of the glorious Egyptian people for change and reform.
“The aim of the Armed Forces’ statement is to push all political parties nationwide to quickly find solutions for the current crisis and reach a formula of national compromise that complies with the demands of the Egyptian people.”
The president was due to issue a statement later on Tuesday, but has not spoken directly on the crisis in days.
Hoda Abdel-Hamid reports from Tahrir Square
In a statement issued nine hours after the army deadline was imposed, the president’s office said: “The president of the republic was not consulted about the statement issued by the armed forces.
“The presidency sees that some of the statements in it carry meanings that could cause confusion in the complex national environment.”
Morsi met the head of the armed forces, General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, for a second day, the president’s office said later on Tuesday.
However, in response to the army deadline, Muslim Brotherhood spokesman Mohamed al-Beltagui urged Morsi’s supporters to stand ready to sacrifice their lives to prevent a coup.
“Seeking martyrdom to prevent this coup is what we can offer to the previous martyrs of the revolution,” he said in a statement, a reference to more than 800 people killed during the 2011 uprising against Hosni Mubarak.
The protests have drawn millions of people onto the streets, with a majority of them demanding Morsi’s resignation.
The June 30 Front, an opposition umbrella group which includes Tamarod, on Tuesday said it had chosen Mohamed ElBaradei to represent it at any politicial transition.
Fight the Egyptian military? Bluster galore.
Iran knows that the Ikhwan slaughtered 4 Shiites in Cairo last Thursday and they’re under arrest. Something new to Egypt.
The Ikhwan are killing Christian Copts, Shis and Egyptians who don’t agree with them.
The MB is an equal opportunity killer!
I’m sure they do and they will be put in use to put the MB down, for good.
Prayers for innocent Egyptians.
Day three in Egypt Protest...Ciaro Square above.
Your misunderstanding is great.
The people, the rational people in control for years are having a counter revolution. Sanity will prevail.
What you see is real islam, not the radical wackos. Most here don’t know or will not admit to their exisrence but they have turned out by the hundreds of thosands and can be seen in the flesh.
Egyptians are tweeting Aljazzera’s English coverage of Egypt is worst news out there...just so you know...probably good for photos and videos though.
Gosh, Bert. Thanks for the dis.
Do you know the background on the Opposition’s spox, ElBaradei?
Remember, al Jazira is in Qatar. Qatar IS financing the MB!
Egyptians made mocking songs about that.
Their coverage is like our MSM supporting 0b0z0!
I posted this earlier, but there’s plenty more out there. The Egyptian people are going to fair better with this radical???
“Egypt: ElBaradei Chosen To Speak For New Opposition Movement
July 2, 2013 | 1020 GMT”
FLASHBACK:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2666175/posts
Richardson backs ElBaradei, Obama critic
(see comments)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/2665821/posts
Of Philanthropists and Monsters – Rockin’ the Casbah (Egypt-ElBaradei-Soros connection)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2665771/posts
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood Backs ElBaradei Role
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1295288/posts
Mohamed El Baradei has an Iranian wife? (Cueball nukes inspector)
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