FJP deputy leader Erian rejects as false a Guardian newspaper report that claimed the Muslim Brotherhood and its political arm had secret meetings with military usurpers of power.

Peaceful sit-in protests issue their own statement to condemn commander Al-Sisi’s actions, from the illegitimate coup to the massacre of worshipers and the witch hunt to stifle opposition and dissent.

Despite the repression and persecution, the Muslim Brotherhood’s political wing, the FJP, reaffirms its commitment to peaceful protest, denouncing all violence – including the latest Sinai incidents.

Dozens of journalists are not allowed to write or get published in many newspapers, as the new ‘democracy’ in Egypt digs in, gagging mouths and suppressing dissent.

Reversing democracy in postrevolution Egypt, the military council removed the country’s first elected President, promptly disbanded its legislature, and rushed to hunt and detain members of the largest political party,

Ahmed Aref, Muslim Brotherhood Spokesman, denies a media claim of secret negotiations with the putschist generals and their civilian cronies.

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood vows to persist in peaceful protest action until democratic legitimacy is fully restored, with reinstatement of President Morsi as only the first demand.

FJP deputy chief Erian reaffirms complete rejection of coup-birthed, military-controlled political process, at the same time calling for even more massive peaceful protests, marches, rallies and sit-ins across Egypt.

Shura Council issues a statement calling on all parliaments of the world to support the Egyptian people and democratic legitimacy.

Coup commanders having swiftly disbanded Egypt’s Shura Council (the only legislature) does not stop lawmakers from convening session in mosque.