Obama urges quick return of civilian leadership in Egypt

July 04, 2013 08:28

CNN reports: United States President Barack Obama expressed deep concern about the Egyptian military's removal of that nation's first democratically elected president, calling for a quick return to civilian leadership and ordering a review of the US law regarding aid to the vital Middle East ally.

"The United States continues to believe firmly that the best foundation for lasting stability in Egypt is a democratic political order with participation from all sides and all political parties," Obama said in a statement about the move to oust Mohammed Morsi a year after he took office.

"The USA is monitoring the very fluid situation in Egypt. We are deeply concerned by the removal of Morsi by the Egyptian armed forces," he said.

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