Morsi’s power grab led to mass demonstrations. To protect this oppressive legislation he was forcing through, he authorized armed forces to protect government buildings and national institutions in the lead up to a referendum. This appeared to many as the introduction of Marshall law.
The army was stood down once the constitution referendum was over and Morsi’s laws were safe, but the army was re-deployed a few weeks later to attempt to control riots between those for and against Morsi. The army eventually warned Morsi that unless he carried out the people’s wishes he would be in trouble. Morsi didn’t budge so the army took over, deposed Morsi and detained him at a secret location for a few weeks.
Morsi’s fans protested and the army crushed the unrest in a startlingly thorough way, killing almost 1000 people in the process.
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