| CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's army overthrew elected Islamist President Mohamed Mursi on Wednesday and announced a political transition with the support of a wide range of political, religious and youth leaders. Speaking on state television, General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi detailed a roadmap for a return to democratic rule after the government failed to yield to protests. Following are the main elements of the road map, based on details from the broadcast: * The temporary suspension of the constitution. * Format of a committee including all sections of society and experts to review proposed amendments to the constitution. * The head of the Supreme Constitutional Court, Adli Mansour, will be sworn in as the state's new interim ruler. * Early presidential elections, with the head of the constitutional court managing the affairs of the country during the interim period, until a new president is elected. * The head of the constitutional court will have powers to issue constitutional decrees during the interim period. * The formation of a national technocrat government that will enjoy full powers to manage the transition period. * Implementation of a media code of ethics to ensure freedom of the media. * Executive measures to be taken to enable young people to be involved in the institutions of the state. * Constitutional court urged to quickly approve the draft parliamentary election law and start preparing for parliamentary elections. * Formation of a national reconciliation committee * Egyptian people urged to stay peaceful in protests. (Writing by Tom Perry, Editing by Sarah McFarlane) |
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