Mursi Now Effectively Dictator of Egypt [RESOLVED]

[Monster]

BBC article :

President Mohammed Mursi has appeared before supporters in Cairo to defend a new decree that grants him sweeping powers.

He told them he was leading Egypt on a path to "freedom and democracy" and was the guardian of stability.

He was speaking as thousands of opponents gathered in Cairo's Tahrir Square and offices of the president's party were attacked in several cities.

The decree says presidential decisions cannot be revoked by any authority.

 

[Monster]

After several days of civil unrest, the military today announced it will protect all people and that they should reach consensus:

( BBC article ) :

The army in Egypt has called for dialogue to resolve a crisis over President Mohammed Morsi's new powers, warning it will intervene to stop Egypt going into "a dark tunnel".

The article mentions that the army has acted as the de-facto government body after dictator Mubarak has been overthrown a year ago.

 

[Monster]

Mursi has withdrawn his controversial decree. This had been a requirement for negotiations made by the opposition. Now, dialogue should once again be possible.

( BBC article ) :

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has annulled a decree he issued last month that hugely expanded his powers and sparked angry protests, officials say.