Liveblog: Military Ousts Morsi, Declares Suspension of Constitution
Morsi is no longer the president of Egypt and according to one of his aides has been moved to an undisclosed location.
Gen. Abdul Fatah Khalil al-Sisi, head of Egypt's armed forces, has announced that the Egyptian constitution is suspended and that a technocratic government will be put in place until early elections are held.
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UPDATE: 3:58pmET—According to the BBC's livestream Morsi has denounced the military's announcement and has called for the constitution to be restored.
UPDATE: 4:07pm ET—The Associated Press has released footage of protesters reacting to the military's announcement. They seem pleased.
UPDATE: 4:17pm ET— NBC News has profiles on the major players involved in Egypt's crisis.
UPDATE: 4:57pm ET—Rep. Ed Royce (R-Calif.), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has said in a statement that, "Morsi was an obstacle to the constitutional democracy most Egyptians wanted. I am hopeful that his departure will reopen the path to a better future for Egypt, and I encourage the military and all political parties to cooperate in the peaceful establishment of democratic institutions and new elections that lead to an Egypt where minority rights are protected."
UPDATE: 5:04pm ET – A State Department spokeswoman has said, "We're not taking sides in this."
We will have more on the situation in Egypt later this week.
