Opponents of President Morsi shout slogans while holding a giant Egyptian flag outside the presidential palace in Cairo. (AFP)

In Pictures: Egypt #June30 protests

In protests reminiscent of the revolution that toppled Hosni Mubarak in 2011, millions of Egyptians took to the streets on Sunday, this time calling for Mohamed Morsi – the country’s first democratically elected president – to resign.

Morsi’s first year in office has been anything but smooth, with opposition activists who supported him during the 2011 revolution now against him for championing the Muslim Brotherhood’s interests over democracy. He has also come under fire for his Cabinet appointments, judicial independence, women’s and religious rights, and his failure to tackle the country’s economic crisis.

The increasing unhappiness with Morsi’s leadership has fuelled a number of protests in Egypt – and his opponents have even tried to send him to outer space.

His supporters, however, are adamant he should be allowed to complete his term which ends in 2016, and say they will not allow a “coup”.

The opposition movement behind Sunday’s protests, Tamarod (Arabic for ‘rebellion’), has given Morsi until Tuesday 5pm to quit, threatening a civil disobedience campaign if he doesn’t.

Anti- and pro-Morsi groups clashed during yesterday’s protests, which is being billed as the largest in history. The young and old, nuns and dogs camped out (a few brought their sofas) across the country. Some spent the night, saying they’ll remain there until Morsi steps down. – AFP, Reuters, M&G

Follow the #June30 and #Egypt hashtags on Twitter, which is abuzz with live updates and photos from protest sites.

Protesters are seen on Monday morning in Tahrir Square in Cairo, where they camped out for the night. (Reuters)
Protesters are seen on Monday morning in Tahrir Square in Cairo, where they camped out for the night. (Reuters)
Some Morsi opponents calling for his ouster sleep outside the presidential palace in Cairo. (AFP)
Anti-government demonstrators calling for Morsi’s resignation sleep outside the presidential palace in Cairo on Sunday night. (AFP)

 

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The crowd in Tahrir Square, Cairo on June 30. (Reuters)
The crowd in Tahrir Square, Cairo on June 30. (Reuters)
Opponents of President Morsi shout slogans while holding a giant Egyptian flag outside the presidential palace in Cairo. (AFP)
Opponents of President Morsi shout slogans while holding a giant Egyptian flag outside the presidential palace in Cairo. (AFP)
Women protest against Mohamed Morsi outside the presidential palace. (AP)
Women protest against Mohamed Morsi outside the presidential palace. (AP)
Supporters of President Morsi in their protective gear as they prepare to protect the presidential palace in Nasser City, Cairo. (AFP)
Supporters of President Morsi in their protective gear as they prepare to protect the presidential palace in Nasser City, Cairo. (AP)

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A man walks his dog wearing a sign that says 'Leave' as demonstrators gathered outside the presidential palace, calling for Presidency Morsi to resign. (AFP)
A man walks his dog wearing a sign that says ‘Leave’ as demonstrators gathered outside the presidential palace, calling for President Morsi to resign. (AFP)

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Members of the opposition group Tamarod prepare to head to the presidential palace with a signed petition demanding the departure of President Morsi. (AFP)
Members of the opposition group Tamarod prepare to head to the presidential palace with a signed petition demanding the departure of President Morsi. (AFP)
Egyptian protesters direct laser lights on a military helicopter flying over the presidential palace. (AFP)
Egyptian protesters direct laser lights on a military helicopter flying over the presidential palace. (AFP)
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A protester waves a flag over a swelling crowd in Tahrir Square. (AP)

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