What did Morsi do to resolve the crisis in Egypt?
On 11 July, Egypt’s President Mohamed Morsi declared he will seek dialogue with political forces and judicial authorities to resolve the row over the dissolved parliament. He also said that he will respect Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional Court ruling that blocked his decision to call the nation’s parliament back into session.
Who was the first Prime Minister under Morsi?
On 2 August, the first Cabinet under President Mohamed MorsI headed by Prime Minister Hesham Qandil was sworn in. On 5 August, 2012 Egyptian–Israeli border attack.
Who is the current Defense Minister of Egypt?
Morsi named Abdul Fatah al-Sisi, currently serving as chief of military intelligence, as Egypt’s new defense minister. He also replaced Egypt Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Sami Hafez Anan with General Sedki Sobhi. General Mohamed al-Assar, a member of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, was named an assistant defense minister.
What kind of power does President Morsi have?
Among the powers Morsi assumed are the power to select a new panel to write Egypt’s constitution, if the current panel could finish its work, and the full power to author, approve, and promulgate legislation. This marked the “completion of Egyptian revolution,” said an unidentified spokesman according to the Jerusalem Post.
What did Morsi say about freedom of religion?
Morsi said Coptic Christians “are certainly just as Egyptian as I am, and have as much a right to this homeland as I do.”. He said freedom of religion is a right granted by Allah and sharia commands Muslims to respect the rights of non-Muslim compatriots.
What did Morsi supporters do in Tahrir Square?
Morsi supporters in Cairo’s Tahrir Square celebrated, and angry outbursts occurred at the Egypt Election Authorities press conference when the result was announced. He came in slightly ahead of former Mubarak-era prime minister Ahmed Shafik and his campaign was noted for the Islamist character of its events.