Some are announcing their last breath in office...26 minutes ago.... Some are announcing their last breath in office...26 minutes ago....19:40 At a press conference, a US State Department spokesperson says that the United States is “very concerned” about the situation in Egypt.
The situation in Egypt remains fluid, and the United States cannot confirm whether a military coup is underway, department spokesperson Jen Psaki told reporters.
“We do ... remain very concerned about what we’re seeing on the ground,” Psaki said.
Sorry had to run, here are some confirmed updates
Egypt: 20 Armored Vehicles Have Been Deployed In Suez
July 3, 2013 | 1744 GMT
About 20 armored personnel carriers have been deployed near a local mosque in Suez where supporters of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi are rallying, Ahram Online reported July 3. Military helicopters are hovering over the city and the Suez Canal. Al Arabiya reported that soldiers are beginning to spread in Giza.
Egypt: 93 Diplomats Declare Strike
July 3, 2013 | 1734 GMT
Ninety-three Egyptian diplomats, including some in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and some based abroad, declared a strike July 3, according to MENA news agency, Ahram Online reported.
Egypt: State Of Emergency To Be Issued Ahead Of Military Statement, Official Says
July 3, 2013 | 1719 GMT
The Egyptian military will announce a state of emergency for all units by 8 pm local time in anticipation of violence against citizens following a statement from the army expected to be issued a half hour later, unnamed military sources said, Youm 7 reported. The statement will address the military’s deadline for Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi to meet the demands of protesters and define Egypt’s roadmap for the future.