Egypt Unrest - Morsi Declares State Of Emergency In 3 Cities
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Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has declared a state of emergency in the cities of Port Said, Suez and Ismalia after days of deadly unrest.
A daily curfew from 21:00 to 06:00 will be imposed for 30 days from Monday, he said in a speech to the nation.
At least 33 people died over the weekend in Port Said, where a court judgment sparked rioting. Unhappiness with Mr Morsi's rule fuelled unrest elsewhere.
In the capital Cairo, anti-government protesters clashed with security forces near Tahrir Square for a fourth consecutive day.
The liberal opposition accuses Mr Morsi of being autocratic and driving through a new constitution that does not protect adequately freedom of expression or religion.
The government is also being blamed for a deepening economic crisis.
Mr Morsi said he might take further steps "for the sake of Egypt" as it was his "duty" as president.
He also invited political leaders to a "national dialogue" on Monday.
Egypt's main opposition coalition, the National Salvation Front, welcomed the invitation but blamed the unrest on Mr Morsi's own policies.
At least 33 people died over the weekend in Port Said, where a court judgment sparked rioting. Unhappiness with Mr Morsi's rule fuelled unrest elsewhere.
In the capital Cairo, anti-government protesters clashed with security forces near Tahrir Square for a fourth consecutive day.
The liberal opposition accuses Mr Morsi of being autocratic and driving through a new constitution that does not protect adequately freedom of expression or religion.
The government is also being blamed for a deepening economic crisis.
Mr Morsi said he might take further steps "for the sake of Egypt" as it was his "duty" as president.
He also invited political leaders to a "national dialogue" on Monday.
Egypt's main opposition coalition, the National Salvation Front, welcomed the invitation but blamed the unrest on Mr Morsi's own policies.
