Live! Elbaradei to be named Egypt's interim PM

July 06, 2013 23:28

Opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei was chosen as Egypt's interim prime minister, according to sources close to the presidency.A military source confirmed that the former UN nuclear watchdog chief was to be sworn in later on Saturday, three days after the army overthrew President Mohamed Morsi.

Interim leader Adly Mansour summoned ElBaradei to the presidential palace, the state news agency reported, without giving more details.The Tamarod (rebellion) campaign had nominated ElBaradei to represent the movement in transition negotiations with the military.

The news came as thousands of Morsi supporters massed in Nasr City and other place across Egypt to reinforce their demand for the reinstatement of the ousted leader.

Read the full report on AlJazeera

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