Egyptian Protesters Clash With Riot Police Outside Presidential Palace
Thousands continue to demonstrate against President Morsi’s assumption of expanded powers. Police have fired tear gas into the crowd, and Morsi has reportedly fled the palace.
Thousands continue to demonstrate against President Morsi’s assumption of expanded powers. Police have fired tear gas into the crowd, and Morsi has reportedly fled the palace.
The Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi issued as decree on Thursday granting himself a broad range of new powers, virtually eliminating any checks on his rule and enraging many Egyptians and sparking immediate street protests. His supporters have staged counter rallies, and the two groups are clashing on the streets of a polarized Egypt.
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