The Egyptian army gave the country’s rival parties 48 hours to resolve the deadly political crisis, today.
The head of the armed forces, Gen Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, said that the recent protests were an “unprecedented” expression of the popular will.
A further statement made by the army explained that the ultimatum was given “to push all parties to find a quick solution to the crisis and push towards a national consensus that responds to the people’s demands.”
Dispelling rumours of an imminent coup, the statement also emphasised that the army did not aspire to rule over the people.