The crisis in Egypt today degenerated into a coup as military sacked the government of President Mohamed Morsi, after failing to meet the 48 hours ultimatum army issued to proffer solution to the massive protest in the country.
The head of the Egyptian army on Wednesday appeared live on television, announcing the suspension of the constitution, and calls out for early election.
General Abdul Fattah Al-Sisi, flanked by religious and military leaders, said the chief justice of constitutional court would take the powers of the presidency.
His announcement means President Mohammed Morsi is no longer in power.
An aide of ousted Morsi, Ayman Ali, said the former leader has been moved to an undisclosed location. He gave no details.
In tweet from President Morsi's account after the military pronouncement today, he urged "everyone to adhere to peacefulness and avoid bloodshed."
Anti-Morsi protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square gave out a huge cheer in response to the speech.
National Mirror
They need to try as much as possible to settle things amicably between themeselves instead of prolonging matters....