AILY EWS TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 N D ISSUE NO. 2226 NEWSTAND PRICE LE 4.00 EGYPT www.thedailynewsegypt.com Egypt’s Only Daily Independent Newspaper In English BLOCK PARTY UNDER SIEGE SAD PANDA Cairo’s Mugamma is one of many Eight killed and 70 injured during New iconic character, emblematic government buildings nationwide an attack on the Brotherhood’s of revolutionary melancholy, to be blockaded by protesters headquarters in Moqattam flourishes in Cairo street art 2 3 8 Kerry confident about safety Army sets 48-hour ultimatum of US embassy in Cairo THE ARMED FORCES SAYS IT WILL PRESENT ITS OWN ROADMAP FOR THE 30 June protests draw comments from US Secretary COUNTRY IF POLITICAL FIGHTING DOES NOT END ON WEDNESDAY Kerry, President Obama, and German foreign minister By Nourhan Dakroury “What is clear right now is that al- By Basil El-Dabh, Rana Muham- though Mr Morsi was elected demo- mad Taha, and Hend Kortam Secretary of State John Kerry an- cratically, there is more work to be nounced on Sunday his keen attention done to create the conditions in which The Armed Forces will implement to the developments in Egypt and con- everybody feels their voices are heard,” a roadmap for the country if the firmed his confidence in the safety of the he concluded. Presidency and his opposition can- US embassy in Cairo as well as its staff. The United Nations warned on Mon- not resolve their differences within “Egypt is a great concern to all of day that the current political situation 48 hours. us,” Kerry said, explaining that he held in Egypt will have a “significant impact” “The Armed Forces reiterates talks with Gulf country leaders about on the democratic transformation of its call to meet the demands of the the political situation in Egypt, in addi- other countries in the Middle East. people and gives everyone 48 hours tion to Egyptian politicians Mohamed “The world is watching Egypt and to shoulder the burden of the historic ElBaradei and Amr Moussa. what Egypt does with its transition circumstances the country is current- He also extended his condolences will have a significant impact on other ly facing. [The army] will not tolerate again to the family of Andrew Pochter, transition countries in the region,” said anyone doing less than what is neces- an American who was stabbed to death deputy UN spokesman Eduardo del sary to meet their responsibilities,” during Friday’s violent demonstrations Buey told AFP. read the statement. in Alexandria. The foreign ministry of Germany Although the military called on all Kerry added that on the same day released a statement on Monday about political forces to reconcile, it main- of Pochter’s death the American em- the current situation in Egypt, issuing tained its previous rhetoric that it bassy had issued an alert to Americans an update on travel and safety recom- would not become a political actor. in Egypt, warning them of the possible mendations. “The Armed Forces will not be a par- dangers of the demonstrations and urg- German Foreign Minister Guido ty in politics or governance and [will ing them not to participate. Westerwelle said in the statement, not] leave its designated role,” going Halim El-Shaarani US President Barack Obama also “The mass protests and the erupting on to say that it would not interfere Military helicopters continue to hover over Tahrir Square commented on the current events in violence are a liability and a practical with the will of the people. Egypt, according to the Agence France test of the political change in Egypt.” However, the military said the If the opposition and supporters of presidential elections,” said mili- Forces’ statement “reassuring”. Wa- Presse (AFP). He went on to urge Morsi to under- national security of the country of President Mohamed Morsi do not tary expert Mohamed Qadry Saeed. geeh said that the statement showed At a press conference in Tanzania take the “reforms needed for democ- was “at risk.” reach an agreement, the army said it “The message to him is that he has the Armed Forces acknowledged that on Monday, he said “everybody has to racy to be further consolidated in the Last week Minister of Defence and would set up a “roadmap” to ensure to reconsider the issue and come out “the regime of President Mohamed show restraint,” adding that assaulting country.” Commander-in-Chief of the Armed that all political factions, including the with a clear position. The military is Morsi is illegitimate due to its failure” and harassing women at protests is not “What Egypt needs right now are Forces Abdul Fattah Al-Sisi said politi- youth, would participate in running taking a decisive position and wants to manage the state’s affairs. considered peaceful. reforms to better the economic situa- cal parties had a week to overcome the country, also noting that it would a clear response,” he added. “Things Tamarod campaign spokesperson Obama did not say whether he sup- tion in Egypt and to give people a real differences ahead of 30 June dem- not force out any political group. will become clear today, whether the Mai Wahba said the army is “the pole ports President Mohamed Morsi, but perspective on the future,” the media onstrations. On Sunday the Armed “The message is to the president presidency responds or not.” that’s keeping the tent up.” urged him to work with the opposition, coordinator of the foreign ministry said, Forces warned that “the loss of more because he previously said that no Free Egyptians Party spokesperson ensure the implementation of the rule adding that “violence cannot be used by time will only bring us more division.” changes will be made to the timing Shehab Wageeh called the Armed Continued on page 2 of law and work on a legitimate process. any party as a way to solve the conflict.” Sporadic clashes at nationwide marches Assiut mourns its dead By Mohamad Nagi after a group of Muslim Brotherhood supporters attacked the opposition Clashes between 30 June protesters and supporters of the president in Assiut lead to 3 dead and 15 injured Sixteen were killed and 781 injured after march with firearms and clubs. clashes in governorates across the coun- “One of the thugs broke into a By Nouran El-Behairy try since demonstrations began Sunday, shop owned by a local activist and according to the Ministry of Health. [vandalised] it,” Ra’id added. Funerals were held in Assiut on Mon- Of those killed, the ministry said Meanwhile in Beni Suef, local resi- day for Mohamed Nassef Shaker, nine died at the Muslim Brotherhood dent and 6 April member Ehab Khater Abanob Adel and Mohamed Abdel Headquarters in Cairo, three in As- said the opposition march there had Hamid, who died during clashes be- siut, and one each in Beni Suef, Fay- turned around to avoid a rival Islamist tween protesters and supporters oum, Kafr Al-Sheikh and Alexandria. march, but were subsequently shot at of President Mohamed Morsi early In Beheira, approximately 300 by the owner of a local cafe in an at- Monday morning. people were injured, according to Al- tempt to disperse them. Three people were killed and 15 Dostour Party member and Beheira “Once we were at Modereya injured in clashes between protest- resident Nadir Ra’id. The Egyptian Square, the Islamists tried to enter ers and supporters of Morsi in As- Organization for Human Rights re- the square, firing bullets and birdshot siut, early Monday morning. ported 312 injured. at the protesters. Not less than 100 The protest was part of nation- Ra’id estimated 100,000 present people were injured,” he said. wide demonstrations to demand at the governorate building sit-in. early presidential elections. He said clashes broke out between Continued on page 3 According to Al-Dostour Party in Assiut, protesters near the Assiut governorate building were attacked by supporters of the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) who were secur- ing their party headquarters, one kilo- metre from the governorate building. Major General Abul Qassem Abu Deif, the security director in Assiut said the assailants came from Abo Hashish Street where the FJP head- page PartyAl-Dostour Facebook quarters are located and fired on Mourners carrying the coffin of a victim in Monday’s clashes between pro- and anti-Morsi protesters in Assiut, pre- protesters. paring for the funeral procession Crowds gathered in front of the Ahmed Arab Ahmed Assiut governorate building on Assiut Director of Security Abul the death of protesters, accus- started the events for supporting Protesters in Alexandria marching in an anti-Morsi protest on Sunday, car- Monday morning, preventing Gov- Qassem Abu Deif told state-owned ing him of being involved with the the legitimacy that we started in rying Egyptian flags and taking part in the funeral of Police Brigadier Gen- ernor Yehia Keshk and employees Al-Ahram that two people were ar- Brotherhood and targeting its op- Assiut more than a week ago,” read eral Mohamed Hany from entering the building. More rested on Monday near the premis- ponents. the FJP statement as reported by protesters are expected to join es of the Freedom and Justice Party The FJP released a statement state-owned MENA. them at 7pm. headquarters where the clashes following the events saying that Central Security Forces stationed Currencies Buy Sell Hamid’s funeral procession start- occurred. protesters attacked FJP headquar- an armoured vehicle nearby after CHF 7.3242 7.9156 Commentary ed after noon prayers from Mecca Mohamed Atef and Mohamed ters, firing weapons and throwing using teargas to disperse the crowd. Mahmoud Salem writes: mosque in Assiut and crowds joined Mohamed Abdul Rahman were ar- molotov cocktails at the “Islamist The FJP released a subsequent USD 7.0193 7.0494 “Although the Brotherhood seems the procession chanting against rested with two rifles, a pistol and youth guarding the headquarters”.