Egypt: the army's ultimatum to political leaders

The Chief of Staff of the Egyptian army gave 48 hours to politicians to resolve the crisis, "one last chance to take their responsibilities to the historical circumstances in which the country faces." In a statement read on television, General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has insisted that "the people's demands should be met." "If the people's demands are not met during this period," the army "will announce a roadmap and action to oversee their implementation."
This statement was greeted with cheers in Tahrir Square. "Morsi is not our President, Sissi with us," chanted the crowd.

• At least six dead in protests on Sunday

The mass demonstrations in Egypt on Sunday resulted in a heavy human toll. At least 16 people died. Five of them were killed in the Nile Valley in clashes between pro and anti Mohammed Morsi, while two others were shot dead while participating in the attack on the headquarters of the Muslim Brotherhood in Cairo. More than 600 people were injured in the day.
• The head of the Muslim Brotherhood occupied and looted
The head of the Muslim Brotherhood in Cairo was stormed during the night by a group of a hundred opponents. The building was attacked with Molotov cocktails, stones and firing buckshot, causing fires. The group of "unidentified thugs," in the words of a spokesman for the Brotherhood, then raided the building, while demonstrators chanted slogans outside against President Mohammed Morsi. The staff of the Brotherhood could be evacuated in time.
The Muslim Brotherhood announced on Monday that they planned to set up self-defense militias to protect institutions, on the model of "popular defense committees" formed during the revolution against Hosni Mubarak. "It is a very dangerous part of society uses violence as a means to change because it might encourage others to do the same," said a spokesman for the Brotherhood.
• Four ministers resign
Ministers of Tourism, Telecommunications, Relations with Parliament, and the Environment submitted their resignation on Monday. If the reason for their departure is not filtered, the official MENA news agency had reported earlier that four men were considering leaving the government in solidarity with the protesters.
• Protesters pose an ultimatum

The "Tamarod" movement (Rebellion in Arabic), the cause of the revolt against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, decided to wield the weapon of threat. In a statement posted on their website, the protesters asked the head of state to step down no later than Tuesday 17 hours "and allow state institutions to prepare for an early presidential election." In case of refusal, "Tuesday, 17 hours will be the beginning of a full-scale civil disobedience campaign."
On Sunday, the president had called for dialogue. "Dialogue is the only way to reach a common understanding and a national consensus," said a spokesman. "The Presidency and Chair are open to launch a genuine and serious national dialogue with all political parties."