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Egypt army leaks planned 'roadmap' to end protests | Egypt army leaks planned 'roadmap' to end protests |
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The Egyptian military has leaked details of its draft "roadmap" for the country's future, which includes new presidential elections. | The Egyptian military has leaked details of its draft "roadmap" for the country's future, which includes new presidential elections. |
According to details given to the BBC, the plan would see the suspension of the new constitution and the dissolution of parliament. | According to details given to the BBC, the plan would see the suspension of the new constitution and the dissolution of parliament. |
Clashes in Cairo between opponents and supporters of President Morsi killed seven people on Tuesday, officials say. | |
The army warned on Monday that it would step in unless a solution was found. | The army warned on Monday that it would step in unless a solution was found. |
Mr Morsi criticised the ultimatum, which gave him 48 hours to find agreement with the opposition, saying it "might cause confusion". | Mr Morsi criticised the ultimatum, which gave him 48 hours to find agreement with the opposition, saying it "might cause confusion". |
The president met the head of the armed forces, General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, for a second consecutive day on Tuesday. They did not give any details of the talks, which also included Prime Minister Hisham Qandil. | |
Military sources told the BBC the president's position was becoming "weaker" with every passing minute and suggested that under the draft plan, he could be replaced by a council of cross-party civilians and technocrats ahead of new elections. | |
Clashes spreading | |
Thousands of protesters gathered in Tahrir Square in central Cairo on Tuesday afternoon to demand Mr Morsi step down. | |
Waving flags, the crowds chanted slogans including: "The people have brought down the regime." When several military helicopters flew ahead, they erupted in cheers. | |
Deadly clashes broke out between pro- and anti-Morsi activists at several points in the city, with the health ministry reporting casualties at hospitals in the north, south and centre of the capital. | |
More clashes have been reported across Egypt as leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood - the Islamist party to which Mr Morsi belongs - urged their supporters on to the streets, reports the BBC's Aleem Maqbool in Cairo. | |
Mr Morsi was put under further pressure by the resignation of six ministers from his government on Monday, including Foreign Minister Kamel Amr. | Mr Morsi was put under further pressure by the resignation of six ministers from his government on Monday, including Foreign Minister Kamel Amr. |
On Tuesday, the spokesmen for the presidency and the cabinet were also reported to have quit. | On Tuesday, the spokesmen for the presidency and the cabinet were also reported to have quit. |
The UN high commissioner for human rights called on the president to engage in a "serious national dialogue" to end the political crisis, and said nothing should be done to undermine the democratic process. | The UN high commissioner for human rights called on the president to engage in a "serious national dialogue" to end the political crisis, and said nothing should be done to undermine the democratic process. |
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