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Mansour: No pressure on Egypt
Interim president Adly Mansour says visiting foreign officials are not exerting pressure on the state

Foreign ministry critical of South Africa
Foreign ministry denounces South Africa’s statement regarding recent events in the country

No intention to declare emergency state: El-Beblawi
Prime Minister said that exceptional laws are repulsive

Mansour vows Rabaa and Al-Nahda protesters will not be pursued
Interim president said in a phone call to Al-Hayat satellite channel Friday night he did not imagine that he would be put in this position

Al-Sisi calls for green light to fight “terrorism”
Minister of Defence calls on Egyptians to take to the streets on Friday to authorise the army to “confront terrorism”

Cabinet issues three bills
New interim cabinet’s first decisions involve restructuring national bodies and revoking prison sentence for insulting the president

Deadly clashes in Mansoura
Clashes leave three women dead and seven people injured

Islamists likely to join reconciliation efforts: Al-Moslimany
Media adviser for the presidency held a press conference on Tuesday

Mansour sends message to Turkish president
Interim president stresses diligence on bilateral relations between both states

Egyptian leaders express support for refugees
Politicians cite Egypt’s “pan-Arab” role

No supplementary declaration: president’s advisor
Judicial bodies expected to send their nominations for members of legal committee to amend the constitution

Tamarod calls for mass Iftar in Tahrir
Movement calls on Egyptians to break their fast in Tahrir and overcome political differences

President ratifies constitutional declaration
The declaration of 33 articles establishes schedule of transitional period

Arrest warrants issued for Islamist leaders
Al-Jamaa Al-Islamiya members refuse charges against them and call on interim president to resign

Al-Zawahiri calls for “victims and sacrifices”
Al-Qaeda Leader criticised Islamists for not uniting to implement Sharia

Freedom and Justice Party refuses dialogue
Confusion ensures as interim government calls for dialogue.

Islamists comment on Friday protests
NCSL and the Muslim Brotherhood blame army and the police while army claims “psychological warfare”

Mansour issues first constitutional declaration
Declaration comprises of two articles only; dissolves Shura Council and appoints security advisor

Mansour appoints advisors
Interim president’s decree sees him appoint political and constitutional advisors

Meet the President
Adly Mansour takes oath of office in front of Supreme Constitutional Court’s general assembly

Morsi announces readiness to form interim coalition government
The government will choose Prime Minister and run parliamentary elections

Giza Governor resigns
Work in governorate building suspended following Cairo University clashes

Ministry of Interior voices support for army
Statement: Ministry stands “with equal distance” from all factions

Civil movement challenges Morsi’s amensty claims
Group states several civilians still face military trials under Morsi’s government

Salvation Now
There isn’t a talk show or an article which does not attempt to take a stab at the current mesmerising state of Egyptian affairs. The guests are different, the writing styles are diverse but the burning question remains unchanged: “What is the solution to all of this?” This question on its own carries within it …

Islamist forces join together for Rabaa Al-Adaweya protest
National Coalition to Support Legitimacy includes 11 Islamist parties and groups
Morsi’s speech lightning rod for opposition
Most reactions critical to presidential address critical

Administrative Judiciary refuses jurisdiction regarding Shura cases
The judiciary does not have the authority to rule on cases challenging Shura rulings

President Morsi to address nation on Wednesday
Presidency denies plans to remove prime minister, stresses need for peaceful expression

Democracy Index: 9427 protests during Morsi’s first year
NGO releases detailed report about all forms of protest against president