EGYPT COUP D'ETAT : Military Removes President Morsi And Suspends The Constitution

On Monday, July 1, the Egyptian military issued a statement giving President Mohamed Mursi 48 hours to respond to the demands of protesters. The presidency, however, rejected the ultimatum, declaring that it was issued without its approval. Similarly, the Islamist alliance announced its strong rejection of the military’s statement, demanding the commitment to legitimacy and calling for rallies around Egypt to support Morsi.

There is growing talk of Islamists adopting an "edge of the abyss" scenario in Egypt, especially following news that Mursi is under house arrest at the Republican Guard's clubhouse. (The house arrest has not been announced officially, so as to avoid the wrath of the Islamists.) This development comes in the midst of increased talk about the US administration abandoning Mursi, and the army wishing for his departure.

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