EGYPT CRISIS: PRESIDENT MORSI OUT... Replaced By Chief Justice...Jubilation and Fireworks in Tahir Square....Constitution Suspended...LATEST UPDATES
The Egyptian military has announced the removal of Mohammed Morsi as president, presenting a roadmap for reconciliation in the country.
In a televised statement on Wednesday, Egyptian military chief Al-Sisi announced that the plan calls for the temporary suspension of the constitution and the institution of a technocrat government. The chief justice of the constitutional court will lead the country in the interim.
Tahrir Square, where thousands of people had gathered during the day, erupted in celebrations as soon as
the news was announced.
According to the Associated Press, an aide to former President Mohammed Morsi said the Muslim Brotherhood leader has been moved to an undisclosed location.
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's military has ousted the nation's Islamist president, replacing him with the chief justice of the Supreme Constitutional Court, calling for early presidential election and suspending the Islamist-backed constitution.
Army chief Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, in a televised address to the nation on Wednesday, said a government of technocrats will be appointed to run the country during a transition period he did not specify.
An aide of ousted President Mohammed Morsi, Ayman Ali, said the former leader has been moved to an undisclosed location. He gave no details.
