Egyptian army sets 48-hour ultimatum

Jimbuna · 07-01-13, 12:27 PM

Islamist President Mohammed Morsi has had a year to put Egypts house in order but the first signs that the armed forces are dissatisfied appear to be coming to the surface.

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The head of the armed forces described Sunday's protests as an "unprecedented" expression of the popular will.
But in a statement read out by a spokesman on state television on Monday evening, Gen Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said the army would not get involved in politics or government.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-23133174

Wolferz · 07-01-13, 12:31 PM

Their military won't get involved in politics or government?
But they're issuing ultimatums with a deadline?
Let the people find and elect another puppet.
Huh?

Jimbuna · 07-01-13, 12:48 PM

Certainly mixed messages at such an early stage but the army has a history of getting involved so I'm wondering if they're covering themselves with statements where they can say they were justified in the eventual action they took.

Herr-Berbunch · 07-01-13, 05:17 PM

That's the way to treat your electorates. Contempt and aggression (or attempt to), works the world over.

August · 07-01-13, 10:09 PM

The strife going on in Egypt is not the fault of the military. The way they see it is whether to stand by and watch their country tear itself apart or step up and tell both sides to cool it.

It can be a fine line to walk.

Oberon · 07-01-13, 10:39 PM

The military would probably do a better job of it than the current administration...

I can see a 'Government of national unity' being created within the next week or two, how long it'll last will depend how long it's propped up by the military...but for the moment the military are loved by the people...the same people who were protesting against them a year ago for supposedly supporting Mubarak.

HundertzehnGustav · 07-02-13, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by August

The strife going on in Egypt is not the fault of the military. The way they see it is whether to stand by and watch their country tear itself apart or step up and tell both sides to cool it.

It can be a fine line to walk.

the military have a difficult position in this.
last year, they tried to get a place in teh system, but for a reason or another... didnt.
Now they play the Ref.

i hope they stick to that position, for the leaders of the army are Egyptians themselves...

and nothing would be sadder than an army-run egypt.

I hope Egypt becomes what it once was - a place of bright people looking for wisdom and knowledge, of civilisation and stability.

07-01-13, 12:31 PM	#2
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Walk like an Egyptian? Their military won't get involved in politics or government? But they're issuing ultimatums with a deadline? Let the people find and elect another puppet. Huh? __________________ Tomorrow never comes

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Certainly mixed messages at such an early stage but the army has a history of getting involved so I'm wondering if they're covering themselves with statements where they can say they were justified in the eventual action they took. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	That's the way to treat your electorates. Contempt and aggression (or attempt to), works the world over. __________________

07-01-13, 10:09 PM	#5
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The strife going on in Egypt is not the fault of the military. The way they see it is whether to stand by and watch their country tear itself apart or step up and tell both sides to cool it. It can be a fine line to walk. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

07-01-13, 10:39 PM	#6
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	The military would probably do a better job of it than the current administration... I can see a 'Government of national unity' being created within the next week or two, how long it'll last will depend how long it's propped up by the military...but for the moment the military are loved by the people...the same people who were protesting against them a year ago for supposedly supporting Mubarak.