Egypt Daily Update – June 28: Opposition Rallies in and Also of Interest: Top Stories June 28, 2013 • Opposition Rallies in Cairo and Alexandria • Islamists Rally for “Legitimacy” in Cairo • Opposition and Islamists Call for an End to Violence • CBC Chairman Critical of Morsi Charged with Tax Evasion Be Careful What You • Political Cartoon of the Day Wish For

Opposition Rallies in Cairo and Alexandria Tens of thousands of Egyptians in Cairo and Alexandria are reportedly gathering in mass demonstrations against the rule of . In Cairo, opposition officials have organized marches to Tahrir Square from various locations. The marches will join demonstrators who began a sit-in following President Morsi’s speech on Wednesday evening. In Alexandria, opposition demonstrators gathered in front of Qa’id Ibrahim Mosque following noon prayers Egyptian Police Divided in and began a march on the Corniche chanting anti-Morsi and anti-brotherhood slogans. Various opposition parties are participating in the demonstrations today Run-Up to June 30 anti-Morsi including the Popular Egyptian Current. Today’s demonstrations are meant to call attention to the upcoming June 30 demonstration and for early presidential Rallies elections. back to top Sources “Egypt Opposition Rejects Dialogue with the Brotherhood,” Daily News Egypt (English) 6/28/13 “Thousands Rally Against Morsi in Alexandria,” Egypt Independent (English) 6/28/13 “Angry Motorists Set Kafr al-Sheikh Alit,” Egypt Independent (English) 6/28/13 “Thousands in Tahrir Square after Prayers, Crowds to Morsi: Leave!,” al-Masry al-Youm (Arabic) 6/28/13 Morsi’s Year “Thousands Rally in Alexandria in front of Qa’id Ibrahim Demanding Morsi Leave,” al-Masry al-Youm (Arabic) 6/28/13 “: Morsi is responsible for the blood of Egyptians and to him leave or wait for the revolutionary court,” al-Masry al-Youm (Arabic) 6/28/13 “Rally from Mustafa Mahmoud to Tahrir Demanding Morsi Leave,” Shorouk (Arabic) 6/28/13 “Unidentified Individual Opens Fire in Tahrir Square, One Demonstrator Hit,” el-Watan (Arabic) 6/28/13 Can June 30 End Well for “Opposition Forces in Tahrir Square Call on Morsi to Leave,” Ahram Online (English) 6/28/13 Egypt Featured Quotes: “I am not speaking about Islamists Rally for “Legitimacy” in Cairo achievements, the president Islamists and Mohamed Morsi’s supporters are gathering across Egypt to voice their support for the president and their objection to calls for early elections. has made mistakes and he’s The largest rally so far has reportedly occurred in the Cairo suburb Nasr City where they plan to hold an opened ended sit-in supporting Morsi’s ‘legitimacy.’ admitted them. But it is The Brotherhood organized the rally under the slogan “Legitimacy is a Red Line.” Gehad al-Haddad from the Muslim Brotherhood criticized the opposition for unacceptable to get rid of using undemocratic tactics and for not putting forth a viable alternative to the current government. Tens of thousands of Egyptians responded to the call him after one year. It is pouring into the Raba al-Adaweya area of Nasr City voicing their support. Speakers from the Muslim Brotherhood and a number of other Islamist groups will better that he completes the address the crowd. Al-Ahram reports that initial estimates show the crowd to be much smaller than the Islamist rally held at the same location last Friday. four years. If the opposition There are reportedly several other rallies being held on behalf of President Morsi throughout Egypt. ousts the president today, back to top the Islamists are going to Sources oust the next president and “Islamists Forces Join Together of Raba al-Adaweya Protest,” Daily News Egypt (English) 6/28/13 we will not have stability. We “We Will Start Demonstration Tomorrow,” Daily News Egypt (English) 6/27/13 have a contract with “Erian: The Egyptian people are smarter than elites and will not accept the alternative to democracy,” Hurrah (Arabic) 6/28/13 Mohamed Morsi for four “Islamists Seen Boarding Micro Busses Carrying Weapons and Molotov Cocktails in Qalubiya,” al-Masry al-Youm (Arabic) 6/28/13 years, he should complete “Tens of Thousands in Raba Aduweya Supporting Morsi in Million Man Rally for Legitimacy is the Red Line,” al-Masry al-Youm (Arabic) it.” 6/28/13 –Hamdy, a teacher from Alexandria in his mid-30s “Islamists Erect Bathrooms around Raba Aduweya and Intend to Sit-in until June 30,” al-Masry al-Youm (Arabic) 6/28/13 “We will not challenge the “Hundreds of Morsi Supporters Begin Rally in Nasr City,” Ahram Online (English) 6/28/13 figures given by the Tamarod movement, but if they do have so much support, why Opposition and Islamist Forces Call for an End to Violence not run in the parliamentary The Egyptian Ministry of Health announced that a third person has died as a result of Wednesday’s clashes in the Delta town of Mansoura. The Ministry also elections and then you would acknowledged that 298 Egyptians have been injured in three different governorates over the past couple of days. The Muslim Brotherhood also announced be able to form the that one of its supporters was killed yesterday during clashes between opposing political factions in Zagazig. Both Islamists and the opposition have government, change the condemned the violence and called for the perpetrators to be punished. The Muslim Brotherhood released a statement blaming the violence on thugs from constitution, and even the former regime. Leader of the Free Egypt Party Amr Hamzawy rejected the Delta violence and warned that if unchecked it could be an “introduction to challenge the president?” disaster.” –Gahad-al-Haddad, Muslim back to top Brotherhood Official Sources “Health Ministry: 3 dead after Delta clashes,” Egypt Independent (English) 6/28/13

“FJP Statement on Mansoura Violence,” Ikhwan Online (English) 6/28/13

“Ministry of Health: One killed and 298 injured in skirmishes in three governorates,” al-Masry al-Youm (Arabic) 6/28/13

“Hamzawy: Provincial Skirmishes Introduction to Disaster and Civil Fighting,” Shorouk (Arabic) 6/28/13

“Islamists Condemn Killing of Brotherhood Youth and the Opposition Demands Punishment,” Shorouk (Arabic) 6/28/13

“Update: Clashes Between Black Bloc and Morsi Supporters in Alexandria,” el-Watan (Arabic) 6/28/13

“One Muslim Brotherhood Member Dies in Attack: FJP,” Ahram Online (English) 6/28/13

CBC Chairman Charged with Tax Evasion, Threatens Legal Action The Egyptian government imposed a travel ban CBC President Mohamed al-Amin and charged the prominent Morsi critic with tax evasion late Thursday evening. According to government officials, Amin sold shares of his company without disclosing the transactions to the proper authorities. President Morsi accused Amin of tax evasion in his nationally televised speech on Wednesday. Amin denied that he had done anything wrong, and criticized Morsi’s speech for being un-presidential and a form of “incitement.” Amin’s CBC is one of the most watched television stations in Egypt and is home to many of Mori’s most prominent critics including . Meanwhile, on his television show, Morsi critic Tawfik Okasha leveled accusations against the Muslim Brotherhood and listed names of prominent media members who he claimed were to be arrested. During the segment, the broadcast was reportedly shut down. According to the TV channel’s staff and Twitter account, Okasha was arrested and is being held at an undisclosed location. Police have denied arresting Okasha or having any knowledge of his location. back to top Sources “Al-Faraen Channel Shut Down Mid Broadcast,” Daily News Egypt (English) 6/28/13 “Egypt Slaps Travel Ban on Media Owner in Tax Case,” Daily News Egypt,” Daily News Egypt (English) 6/28/13 “CBC Chairman Accused of Tax Evasion Banned from Travel,” Egypt Independent (English) 6/28/13 “Al-Amin: I wasn’t going to flee Egypt, I will Prosecute Morsi,” el-Watan (Arabic) 6/28/13

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