President Morsi overthrown in Egypt

Head of constitutional court named interim leader by military chief. Last Modified: 03 Jul 2013 19:31 General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi declared the removal of elected Islamist President Mohamed Morsi [Al Jazeera]   The Egyptian army has overthrown President Mohamed Morsi, announcing a roadmap for the country’s political future that will be implemented by a national reconciliation committee. The head of Egypt's armed forces issued a declaration on Wednesday evening suspending the constitution and appointing the head of the constitutional court as interim head of state. In a televised broadcast, flanked by military leaders, religious authorities and political figures, General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi effectively declared the removal of  Morsi. Sisi called for presidential and parliamentary elections, a panel to review the constitution and a national reconciliation committee that would include youth movements. He said the roadmap had been agreed by a range of political groups. Source: Al Jazeera and agencies