Army Flexes Muscles in Arrests Campaign Threatening Young Democracy in Worrying Egypt Instability

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Egypt Islamists claim victory amid army power grab

AFP – Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Mursi claimed victory on Monday in Egypt’s divisive race for the top job, as a military power grab overshadowed the country’s first post-Mubarak presidential election. Two generals from the Supreme Council of Armed Forces (SCAF), however, reiterated the ruling.