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Egypt in Turmoil
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Muslilm Brotherhood
Note that this event happened sometime in 1928 and not specifically May 23rd The Muslilm Brotherhood was formed by Hasaan al-Banna. -
Democracy Survey
*Note this did not happen on January 1st* In 2003 The Washington Post, took a survey of Egyptian people asking whether or not they thought democracy is a good thing. 98.5% of people thought that it is. They also asked if people thought democracy was a better form of government than any other form of government. 95.75% of people thought that it was. -
Constitution
Egyptians approve the constitution by referendum, with 63.8 percent voting in favour. -
Judge adjourns trial.
After Mr Morsi's remarks and his refusal to wear a uniform, the judge adjourned the trial until the 8th of January. -
Protesters
Approximately 100 000 people protest against Morsi on the 2nd anniversary of the start of the anti-Mubarak rise in rebillion. -
Attack by mob of Muslims
A mob of Muslims, attacks the Coptic Orthodox Church (the main cathedral) during a funeral for four Christians killed the day before on the 6th of April. Morsi is blamed by Pope Tawadros II for failing to protect the church building. -
Mr.Morsi Lost Power
Note that this happened sometime in July and not specifically the 14th Mr Morsi was removed by the military in July after protests against his rule. -
Suicide Bombing
The interior minister of Egypt survives a suicide bombing which was held in Cairo. -
Brotherhood Banned
An Egyption court orders the Muslim Brotherhood to be banned and its assets to be confiscated. -
United Nations Action
In a statement issued by Ban Ki Moon's spokesperson said "The Secretary General continues to underscore the need for political inclusion, full respect for human rights, including of those in prison, and the basis of law for a peacful, democradic transition." -
U.S. Disapproval
The United States shows disapproval to the anti-Brotherhood crackdown by suspending the delivery of tanks, helicopters and fighter jets to Egypt's military.