Egypt: The political crisis in Egypt has worsened with thousands of protesters gathering in Tahrir Square demanding the exit of Muslim Brotherhood president Mohammed Morsi. Facing the protesters are supporters of President Morsi, and the death toll in clashes between rival protesters has reached 16 as of Sunday (June 30). The army has given a 48-hour ultimatum to President Morsi to either quit or face action, but Morsi on Tuesday (July 2) rejected the army's ultimatum.The armed forces had stated earlier this week that political powers have 48 hours to meet the people's demands or it will implement a “road map” for the nation's future — an announcement Morsi described as confusing while vowing to implement his own plans for national reconciliation.US President Barack Obama has called upon Morsi to respond to mass opposition protests. Here we present some pictures of the political turmoil in Egypt :Opponents of Egyptian Islamist President Mohammed Morsi carry national flags as they walk in front of tents, in Tahrir Square. Opponents of Egyptian Islamist President Mohammed Morsi protesters shout slogans in Tahrir Square Opponents of Egyptian Islamist President Mohammed Morsi protesters shout slogans in Tahrir Square. Opponents of Egyptian Islamist President Mohammed Morsi protesters shout slogans in Tahrir Square. Opponents of Egypt's Islamist President Mohammed Morsi wave a national flag from a light pole in Tahrir Square. An Egyptian boy waves a national flag during a protest against Islamist President Mohammed Morsi in Tahrir. Egyptian man chants slogans supporting Egypt's Islamist President Mohammed Morsi during a rally near Cairo University in Giza. An Egyptian man chants slogans supporting Egypt's Islamist President Mohammed Morsi during a rally near Cairo University in Giza. An Egyptian vendor sells juice in Tahrir Square, the site of protests. Opponents of Egypt's Islamist President Mohammed Morsi guard the entrance of the presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt
Updated on: July 03, 2013 6:47 IST
