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President Morsi overthrown in Egypt
Head of constitutional court named interim leader by military chief.
Last Modified: 03 Jul 2013 19:31







General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi declared the removal of elected Islamist President Mohamed Morsi [Al Jazeera]
The Egyptian army has overthrown President Mohamed Morsi, announcing a roadmap for the country’s political future that will be implemented by a national reconciliation committee.

The head of Egypt's armed forces issued a declaration on Wednesday evening suspending the constitution and appointing the head of the constitutional court as interim head of state.

In a televised broadcast, flanked by military leaders, religious authorities and political figures, General Abdel
Fattah al-Sisi effectively declared the removal of Morsi.

Sisi called for presidential and parliamentary elections, a panel to review the constitution and a national reconciliation committee that would include youth movements. He said the roadmap had been agreed by a range of political groups.

Source: Al Jazeera and agencies
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2013/07/20137319828176718.html