Egypt Islamists Call for Protest Over Army’s Power Move

Egypt’s ruling generals warned they are willing to use force to prevent chaos as protesters led by the Muslim Brotherhood gathered in Cairo to condemn the expansion of army powers.

The military council said on state television that orders issued “in the name of the people” must be respected, defending a decree last week that widened its authority at the expense of the presidency, and a court ruling dissolving parliament. The council said it’s “not justified” to claim victory in the presidential election before official results.