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August 7, 2013

Egypt's Interim President Declares Failure of Diplomatic Efforts 
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In Egypt, at least one person died and dozens more were injured during
clashes between supporters and opponents of ousted President Mohamed
Morsi in Alexandria. Hours later Egypt's interim president said efforts
by foreign diplomats to resolve a standoff with Morsi's Muslim
Brotherhood have failed. His comments followed a visit from Republican
Senators Lindsey Graham and John Mc Cain who urged leaders to release
Muslim Brotherhood prisoners and conduct an inclusive dialogue on
Egypt's future. Mc Cain reiterated his belief the ouster of Morsi was a
coup — a term the White House has so far avoided.

John Mc Cain: "We have said we share the democratic aspirations and
criticism of the Morsi government that led millions of Egyptians into
the streets on June 30. We've also said that the circumstances of the
foreign government's, president's removal were a coup, and we have said
that we cannot expect Egypt, or any other country, to abide by its laws
if we do not abide by ours in the United States."

 

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