Egyptians opposing President Mursi hold posters with Mursi’s image crossed out and a card hat with the word in Arabic ‘Leave’ written on the peak, as they take part in a protest in Cairo yesterday.
CAIRO: Egypt braced for protests against Islamist President Mohammed Mursi today, the anniversary of his turbulent first year in office, after a week of violence that has killed eight people, including an American.
US President Barack Obama expressed concern at the mounting violence and urged Mursi to be “constructive” with the opposition.
The grassroots movement Tamarod — Arabic for rebellion — said it has gathered an unverified 22 million signatures of Egyptians who want Mursi to resign and snap elections held.
The group has called on Egyptians to take to the streets today across the Arab world’s most populous nation to vent their rage against Mursi.
At least eight deputies resigned yesterday from the acting parliament to support Egyptians against Mursi. The army has warned it will intervene if there is major unrest. AFP
