Conflict in Egypt
2012 Presidential Election in Egypt:
- In June 2012, Mohammed Morsi, an Islamist and candidate of the Muslim Brotherhood, was elected president
- However, he only lasted a year in office as he was forcibly removed by the Egyptian military
- Many criticized Morsi for his mishandling of the economy and accused him of overreaching power resulting in mass protests.
- After his failure to satisfy demands, he was arrested by the military
- Supporters protested for his release but many were killed by military crackdowns and arrests of Brotherhood members
- The removal of Morsi incited violence by Islamist rebels and military crackdowns in the Muslim Brotherhood.
