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At least 1295 killed in recent clashes: independent count

Death toll includes civilians, security personnel and journalists

Rana Muhammad Taha

No alternative to dialogue: EU

A joint statement by the EU and European Commission stressed the importance…

Daily News Egypt

Carter: state of emergency places extra responsibility on armed security forces

Former US president deplores violence in Egypt and stresses need for dialogue

Joel Gulhane

Council of Egyptian Churches rejects foreign intervention

A statement from a council comprising of various churches announces support for…

Basil El-Dabh

Fahmy: Any threat to cut aid to Egypt is unacceptable

Foreign minister announces committee to investigate events since 30 June

Joel Gulhane

Al-Fatah Mosque vacated after standoff

Gunfire was exchanged between security forces and individuals inside the mosque minaret

Mostafa Salem

Anti-Coup Alliance plans eight marches on Sunday

Press conferences are scheduled at all departure points

Fady Ashraf

Grand Imam of Al-Azhar: Legitimacy will not be gained by blood or chaos

Al-Azhar vows to remain politically disinterested and warned of further polarisation

Fady Ashraf

Turkish heads meet to discuss Egypt

Turkey's president, PM, Foreign minister, meet to discuss latest developments in Egypt

Fady Ashraf

Egypt is not a weak state: Presidential press conference

“We will be victorious against terrorism and violence…extremist powers have been running…

Mostafa Salem