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August 2, 2013

Egypt: Morsi Supporters Continue Protests Despite Government Warnings 
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In Egypt, supporters of former President Mohamed Morsi are launching new
protests today to call for his return to power almost exactly a month
after he was ousted by the military. Despite a pledge by the interim
government to gradually clear out Morsi supporters who have been
occupying Cairo squares, protesters said Thursday they would remain in
place.

Morsi supporter: "We will not evacuate this square until after Mohamed
Morsi is returned to power, and legitimacy and the parliament return,
that's all. Even if they come with tanks, we will remain peaceful. Our
peacefulness is more powerful than bullets. Our peacefulness is more
powerful than bullets."

 

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