Egypt Islamists Call for ‘Freedom’ Rally Amid Army Pressure
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The Muslim Brotherhood’s leader urged Egyptians to rally for “freedom,” setting the Islamists on a collision course with an army that’s signaled it’s losing patience with protests in support of ousted President Mohamed Mursi.
The appeal by Mohammed Badie, the Brotherhood’s supreme guide, came a day after military chief Abdelfatah al-Seesi urged Egyptians to take to the streets tomorrow to give the military and police a broad mandate to combat “violence” and “terrorism.” The military issued a further statement on its Facebook page today, giving a 48-hour ultimatum and warning that its tactics in dealing with violence and terrorism would change after tomorrow.