Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Egypt calling for the resignation of President Mohammed Morsi for following an Islamist agenda and failing to address economic and security problems in the country.
The protests and riots that have erupted over Egypt to mark the anniversary of the revolution are a stark contrast the to the situation in neighbouring Tunisia with peaceful celebration and street parties.
The vote has ended, but the controversy and the national divide live on. Although two-thirds of Egyptians who voted chose…
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has scrapped the wide ranging and controversial decree that gave him any powers to “protect the revolution” after widespread unrest and continuing protests in Tahrir Square.
After President Morsi’s Constitutional Declaration providing him with unprecedented sweeping powers, the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt faces unprecedented protests. Is this a sign of its political weakness?