2013 Egyptian Coup d’Etat (jun 30, 2012 – jul 3, 2012)
Description:
Geography: Egypt: mainly Cairo , Alexandria and other major citiesDuration: June 30 - July 3 2012
Warring Factions:
Egyptian Armed Forces led by General Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, supported by secular and liberal groups
Vs the Government of President Mohamed Morsi and his supporters (mainly the Muslim Brotherhood and allied Islamist groups)
Weapons Supplier:
Egyptian military and police: US, Russia, and domestic production
Morsi’s supporters: no foreign weapons supply, relied on protests, demonstrations, and civil unrest.
Description: The 2013 coup occurred after widespread protests against President Mohammed Morsi, Egypt’s first democratically elected president, where Sisi led a coalition to overthrow Morsi. The Muslim Brotherhood rejected the move, leading to mass sit-ins and protests, which were violently dispersed. The coup marked a decisive return to military-backed rule in Egypt, paving the way for el-Sisi’s eventual presidency.
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Date:
jun 30, 2012
jul 3, 2012
~ 3 days