Egypt politicians defy supreme court as parliament convenes

With parliament dominated by the Muslim Brotherhood, which nominated Mr Morsi
as its presidential candidate, the move was seen as an attempt by the
military to curb the power of Egypt’s resurgent Islamists.

But Mr Morsi fought back, countermanding the court’s ruling and ordering
parliament to reconvene.

The session was more than just symbolic but suggests that the delineation of
powers between the military and the Muslim Brotherhood is likely to become a
protracted and even more convoluted affair.

Neither side appears to have enough power to displace the other, with the
armed force’s military strength equalled by the Muslim Brotherhood’s
formidable organisational ability to harness the support of the streets.

The result is an enforced détente while each sides considers its options,
according to observers.

“The army will not use its power against the president or undertake a
military coup and the president will not use his power against the [military
council],” said Hasan Nafaa, a political analyst.

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