Morsi declares state of emergency

by admin
Jan 27, 2013
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has declared a state of emergency in the cities of PortSaid, Suez and Ismalia after days of deadly unrest.

The unrest has come as an expression of public unhappiness with President Morsi’s rule, with the capital Cairo, facing a fourth consecutive day of anti-government protests.

The opposition has accused Mr Morsi of being autocratic and fixing a new constitution that does not protect freedom of expression.

Commenting on the declared state of emergency, Mr Morsi said,
“if I must I will do much more for the sake of Egypt. This is my duty and I will not hesitate”
At least 33 people are thought to have died in the weekend unrest.

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