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The third night of Cairo’s crisis
As President Morsi addressed the nation, millions of supporters and opponents had taken to Egypt’s streets.
Anti-Morsi protesters observe a march near the presidential palace
By
Jonathan Kalan
Published On 3 Jul 2013
3 Jul 2013
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A woman looks up at a continous stream of fireworks lighting up the skies over Cairo for the third straight night of anti-Morsi protests.
For the third night in a row, protesters filled the streets around the presidential palace, chanting for the downfall of the regime.
A protester holds up a sign saying "Get out, get out," referring to the Muslim Brotherhood, Morsi(***)s supporting party, as sheep.
A child waves the Egyptian flag near the presidential palace during the third consecutive night of massive protests in Cairo.
Flares and assorted fireworks light up the streets of Cairo on the eve of the military(***)s deadline for President Morsi to resolve the situation and answer the calls of the Egyptian people.
One protester leads a chant calling for Morsi to resign, near the presidential palace in Cairo.
With protesters taking to the streets in the hundreds of thousands - perhaps even millions - for the third night in a row, public transportation in parts of the city has ground to a halt.
A family sits on top of a car to get a better view of the protests near the presidential palace.
Anti-Morsi protesters unfurl a massive Egyptian flag off of the October 6 bridge in downtown Cairo.
Anti-Morsi protesters unfurl a massive Egyptian flag off of the October 6 bridge in downtown Cairo.
As the evening wears on, protesters flock in massive numbers to Tahrir Square, calling for the downfall of the Morsi administration.
Protesting, or partying? Jubilant crowds have filled the famed Tahrir Square.
Despite an atmosphere more like a major sporting event than a political crisis, protesters and politicians both know tomorrow will be a big day for their country.