After President Mursi was ousted from power, the situation in Egypt grew tense. The Muslim Brotherhood organization, which had previously strong political influence in the country, was declared by the interim government as extremist and terrorist. Supporters of the former president responded with active protests.
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The situation in Egypt remains tense, due to the political situation and future events. The country's public is looking forward to the referendum on the updated constitution of the country and the trial of former President Mohammed Mursi. The beginning of January 2014 was marked by fierce clashes between the Egyptian police and supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood Islamist organization.
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Members of the Muslim Brotherhood organization stepped up their calls for President Mursi, who was removed from his post by the military in the summer of 2013. Unrest swept across the country, at times turning into a direct armed confrontation between demonstrators and police. The most powerful demonstrations took place in Alexandria, Cairo and Giza.
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Demonstrators actively opposed police efforts to restore order. They set fire to and turned over cars, smashed shop windows, and also windows of government offices. To disperse protest rallies, law enforcement officers used water-jet installations and tear gas. Hundreds of people were detained during police operations. Not without casualties. Officials have confirmed that most of the dead had gunshot wounds.
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Law enforcement forces in recent months have taken a series of actions to neutralize the most active supporters of former President Mursi. The persecution of members of the Muslim Brotherhood movement has led to a significant decrease in their numbers. Thousands of opponents of the interim government were arrested; seized and assets of influential members of this Islamist organization.
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The warring parties are waiting for the start of the trial of Mursi, scheduled for early February 2014, and the results of a nationwide referendum to be held in January. Observers suggest that after the referendum, "Egyptian passions" may become even more heated, since the version of the constitution proposed by the current government of Egypt in no way suits the opposition in the person of the most active part of the Muslim Brotherhood.
