◼ 'Morsi is no longer president': Military coup forces out Egyptian leader as tens of thousands celebrate in the streets - DAVID WILLIAMS and JAMES RUSH/Daily Mail
◼ Revolt in Egypt Marks the End of America's Illusions About Arab Democracy - By Romesh Ratnesar/Bloomberg Business Week
The apparent military ouster of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi is a triumph for the coalition of protestors who have massed in Tahrir Square in recent days. They include many of the young, secular, tech-savvy activists who captured the world’s imagination more than two years ago, when they helped bring down Hosni Mubarak’s autocratic regime. That’s one reason the Obama Administration hasn’t attempted to stop or even condemn the coup. Morsi’s removal may well empower forces that are more friendly to the U.S. than the Muslim Brotherhood. It also signals the end of a decade-long U.S. project to bring democracy to the Middle East.
Late Breaking News! Gen. Abdel-Fatah El-Sisi said the head of the country's constitutional court will serve as Egypt's temporary president until a new constitution can be drawn up and new elections can be held.
Fireworks exploded over Cairo’s Tahrir Square after the announcement. via Lucianne
Late Breaking News! 'Full military coup' underway in Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood spokesman (NY Post & Wires) via Lucianne
◼ TANKS MOVE ON CAIRO... - NBC World News
Supporters of Egyptian president say military coup is underway
◼ Unconfirmed thus far, but the army’s deadline for him to leave office had recently passed. Let’s get a thread up, as things are moving quickly. - Allahpundit/HotAir
Update: Morsi apparently offered the army a deal at the last minute in which he’d ◼ organize a coalition government in return for being allowed to stay in office. No dice, apparently. After the Brotherhood’s power grab, why would any opposition leader think he’d have meaningful responsibilities in a coalition government? And who in the opposition would want to re-legitimize the Brotherhood at this point, on the eve of seeing them ousted, by joining their government?
Update: Enjoy Eli Lake’s and Josh Rogin’s chronicle of ◼ Obama’s kid-gloves treatment of Morsi and the Brotherhood at every turn over the past two years. Hope Morsi enjoyed the fortune in aid that the U.S. showered on him at the White House’s insistence.
◼ Obama Offers a Revisionist History of His Administration’s Approach to Egypt - Josh Rogin, Eli Lake/Daily Beast
Despite its claims now, the Obama administration has done little to press Morsi’s administration to support human rights....
President Obama said Monday his government makes decisions on aid to Egypt based on that government’s respect for democracy and the rule of law. The record suggests otherwise.
◼ Drudge headlines:
◼ TANKS MOVE ON CAIRO - NBC
◼ FLASH: Military suspends constitution, replaces president - France24
◼ U.S. DUMPS MORSI - Politico
REPORT: Under House Arrest...
Refuses to step down...
Fight to the death in 'final hours' showdown...
Offers Military a Coalition Govt...
Muslim Bros prepare defense force...
◼ 'Massive wave of anti-Obama sentiment' - Zerohedge
◼ 'Your bitch is our dictator' - Townhall
PHOTOS...
Oil Above $100...
Epidemic of Sexual Violence; 91 Attacks in 4 Days...
LIVE CAM AT TAHRIR SQUARE...
◼ US orders nonessential diplomats, embassy families to leave - AP via Washington Post
◼ Students In Arabic Program Evacuate - CBS Detroit
◼ Live updates: Egypt tense as army deadline passes, troops deployed around Cairo - english.ahram.org (Al-Ahram [Egypt])
◼ OBAMA BEGS EGYPTIAN MILITARY: Please Don't Arrest Members of Muslim Brotherhood or Al Qaeda in North Africa! - Doug Ross
◼ Christian churches, homes are reportedly under attack by Morsi supporters - Twitchy
The media are focusing on all the happy protesters in Cairo, but we are seeing unconfirmed reports on Twitter that chaos has erupted elsewhere in Egypt and thugs are taking this opportunity to attack churches and homes of Coptic Christians.
◼ "Egyptian anti-sexual harassment groups confirmed that mobs sexually assaulted and in some cases raped at least 91 women in Tahrir Square... over four days of protests beginning on June 30, 2013, amid a climate of impunity." - Althouse
