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The governing body of the Egyptian military approves Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who led the coup d'état that overthrew President Mohamed Morsi in July 2013, to run for the presidency in the upcoming election.
2014-01-27

At least 42 people have been killed and hundreds injured after the Army raids a sit-in by supporters of former President Mohamed Morsi in the Nasr City district of Cairo.
2013-07-8

Egyptians flood the streets in mass protests on the anniversary of the inauguration of President Mohamed Morsi demanding his resignation.
2013-06-30

An adviser to the President of Egypt Mohamed Morsi claims that parliamentary elections will commence in late April 2013.
2013-02-21

At least 7 people are killed and more than 770 are injured during clashes between supporters and opponents of the President of Egypt Mohamed Morsi in front of the Presidential Palace in Cairo. The Egyptian Army deploys several tanks and armoured troop carriers to secure the building.
2012-12-6

Violent clashes occur in Cairo between supporters and opponents of the President of Egypt Mohamed Morsi.
2012-12-5

President of Egypt Mohamed Morsi announces that the country's new draft constitution will be put to a constitutional referendum on December 15.
2012-12-1

President of Egypt Mohamed Morsi will address the nation about a decree greatly increasing his powers.
2012-11-28

Egypt's top judges accuse President of Egypt Mohamed Morsi of staging an "unprecedented attack" on the judiciary, after he passes a decree granting himself extensive new powers. Critics and supporters have staged rallies. Crowds gathered in Cairo's Tahrir Square, vowing to stage a sit-in protest.
2012-11-24

Opposition leaders in Egypt call for large protests after President of Egypt Mohamed Morsi passed a decree giving himself sweeping new powers. Protests for and against his decision are taking place in Cairo, and violence has occurred throughout Egypt.
2012-11-23