In defiance of a call by the interim government for them to disperse, pro-Morsi supporters say they are planning to hold mass rallies and urged security forces not to shoot at ... Read more »

Egypt's interim government has ordered the police to put an end to sit-ins by backers of ousted President Mohamed Mursi, saying they are "unacceptable threats" to national ... Read more »

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An official said on Sunday that the death toll of the violent confrontations which erupted during the early hours of Saturday by the Rabaa al-Adaweya Mosque has increased, with ... Read more »

The French government has condemed ongoing violence in Egypt and called for the release of political prisoners including ousted president Mohamed Morsi. Read more »

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Defence Minister and Army Chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called for rallies in order to mandate the army "to confront violence and terrorism" after continued demonstrations by ... Read more »

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Sectarian violence and clashes between pro and anti-Morsi supoorters have raised concern from the United Nations and Human Rights Watch, though Egyptians appear to maintain a ... Read more »