Morsi has moved to an "undisclosed location," a presidential aide told AP. Morsi stated that he does not recognize the "military coup" and called on Egyptians to stand against it. Pres. Morsy urges civilians and military members to uphold the law & the Constitution not to accept that coup which turns #Egypt backwards — Egyptian Presidency (@EgyPresidency) July 3, 2013 "The address of the president yesterday did not meet the demands of the masses of the people," Sisi said adding the military held talks with various groups throughout Wednesday to work out a roadmap "putting an end to the state of division." "The military's roadmap consists of dissolving the constitution and holding early presidential elections," Sisi continued. He called for a panel would review the constitution and a national reconciliation committee which would include youth movements. He said the roadmap had been approved by a range of political groups. The time frame of the presidential and parliamentary elections will be determined by an interim administration, the spokesman told Reuters. Egypt's Pope Tawadros, head of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt, says the roadmap ensures security for all Egyptians and offers political vision, local media reported. Egyptian opposition leader Mohamed El-Baradei said the Arab Spring revolution has been relaunched by the announcemend of the army-sponsored roadmap. He added that the roadmap met demands for early presidential demands as called for by the liberal coalition. Egypt’s second largest Islamist group, the Nour Party, has also agreed to the army’s roadmap. Fireworks have been set off over Cairo's Tahrir Square and across the city in celebration. "The people and the army are one hand," protesters cheered in the square amid roars of horns and chanting, a witness told Reuters. … Read More
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