Text of Egyptian military ultimatum
July 01, 2013 1:27 PM EDT
CAIRO
(AP) — The text of the Egyptian military statement issued Monday
warning the armed forces will intervene if the demands of the people
aren't met in 48 hours.
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"Egypt
and the whole world witnessed yesterday demonstrations by the great
people of Egypt expressing their opinion in an unprecedented, peaceful
and civilized way.
Everyone
saw the movement of the Egyptian people and heard their voices with the
greatest respect and concern. It is necessary that the people receive a
reply to their movement and the call from every party with any
responsibility in the dangerous circumstances surrounding the nation.
As a
main party in the considerations of the future and based on their
patriotic and historic responsibilities to protect security and
stability, the Armed Forces state the following: