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Egyptian President Morsi to address nation amid tensions Egypt protesters clash ahead of Morsi anniversary
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Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi is due to address the nation, ahead of protests planned for this weekend to demand his removal. Supporters and opponents of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi have clashed ahead of the first anniversary of the leader coming to power.
The protests have been planned to mark the first anniversary of Mr Morsi coming to power on 30 June 2012. Two people have been killed and more than 170 injured in the northern city of Mansoura, a health ministry spokesman told the BBC.
Mr Morsi is due to address the nation on Wednesday evening.
Troops have been deployed across Egyptian cities ahead of planned weekend protests demanding his removal.
Many Egyptians have reportedly begun stocking up on basic food supplies, fearing unrest.Many Egyptians have reportedly begun stocking up on basic food supplies, fearing unrest.
Army troops have been deployed in the capital, Cairo, Alexandria and other cities around the country. Correspondents say soldiers have been stationed in areas of the capital, Cairo, where pro-Morsi protesters are expected to gather following Friday prayers.
Correspondents say soldiers have been stationed in areas of Cairo where pro-Morsi protesters are expected to gather following Friday prayers.
Armoured trucks are lining the streets in near Rabaa al-Adawiya Mosque in the city's east, which has become a gathering point for Islamist protesters.Armoured trucks are lining the streets in near Rabaa al-Adawiya Mosque in the city's east, which has become a gathering point for Islamist protesters.
Troops have also been deployed to protect the presidential palace and other public buildings in Cairo.Troops have also been deployed to protect the presidential palace and other public buildings in Cairo.
On Monday, the head of the army warned it would not allow Egypt to slip into "uncontrollable conflict".On Monday, the head of the army warned it would not allow Egypt to slip into "uncontrollable conflict".
Gen Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said the army was obliged to stop Egypt plunging into a "dark tunnel", in remarks which were seen as one of the strongest interventions since the army handed over power to President Morsi last year.Gen Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said the army was obliged to stop Egypt plunging into a "dark tunnel", in remarks which were seen as one of the strongest interventions since the army handed over power to President Morsi last year.
Fuel shortagesFuel shortages
There has been speculation over whether Mr Morsi will make concessions in the speech or outline a tougher stance.There has been speculation over whether Mr Morsi will make concessions in the speech or outline a tougher stance.
Tensions in Cairo have been rising ahead of the demonstrations planned for the weekend, with counter-demonstrations by Islamists in support of Mr Morsi planned for the coming days.Tensions in Cairo have been rising ahead of the demonstrations planned for the weekend, with counter-demonstrations by Islamists in support of Mr Morsi planned for the coming days.
There have also been acute shortages of fuel in the city, leading to huge traffic jams as well as long and sometimes bad-tempered queues at petrol stations, adding to the febrile atmosphere.There have also been acute shortages of fuel in the city, leading to huge traffic jams as well as long and sometimes bad-tempered queues at petrol stations, adding to the febrile atmosphere.
Some Cairenes have begun stockpiling food in anticipation of street clashes between the two opposing political camps, with staples including canned goods, grains and frozen vegetables much sought after.Some Cairenes have begun stockpiling food in anticipation of street clashes between the two opposing political camps, with staples including canned goods, grains and frozen vegetables much sought after.
Security sources said the area around the presidential palace - the scene of previous clashes - was being closed off ahead of the rallies, in addition to deployments to protect other major public buildings.Security sources said the area around the presidential palace - the scene of previous clashes - was being closed off ahead of the rallies, in addition to deployments to protect other major public buildings.
Anti-Morsi activists say they have gathered 13 million signatures on a petition calling for the Islamist leader to step down. They want early presidential elections to be called to replace him.Anti-Morsi activists say they have gathered 13 million signatures on a petition calling for the Islamist leader to step down. They want early presidential elections to be called to replace him.
His supporters say any move to unseat him now would be undemocratic.His supporters say any move to unseat him now would be undemocratic.
Mr Morsi's first year in office has been marred by constant political unrest and a sinking economy. Mr Morsi took power on 30 June 2012. His first year in office has been marred by constant political unrest and a sinking economy.
Many analysts say the instability and a continuing threat of violence have frightened away foreign investors and tourists.Many analysts say the instability and a continuing threat of violence have frightened away foreign investors and tourists.
There is increasing unemployment, particularly among the young, as well as falling foreign currency reserves. There is increasing unemployment, particularly among the young, and the country's foreign currency reserves are falling.