Coup D'Etat In Egypt: Military Removes President Morsi

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has been effectively overthrown by the military on Wednesday.  In a statement by Army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the armed forces explained that President Morsi had ignored calls of the people, and the armed forces for reconciliation, and that it was suspending the constitution and calling for early elections.  Massive crowds gathered in Tahrir Square reveled in jubilation, while doubts remain over what the Muslim Brotherhood’s supporters, who back deposed President Morsi, will do.

The move was preceded by the mass mobilization of armed vehicles around Cairo, particularly to areas of high concentration of people.  Reports indicated military forces were mobilized to areas where many had gathered in support of Morsi, such as Cairo University.

Source:Forbes