Egypt: Military warns of effects of crisis as tens of thousands protest

Egypt’s military today warned of “disastrous consequences” if the crisis that sent tens of thousands of protesters back into the streets is not resolved, signalling the army’s return to an increasingly polarised and violent political scene.

The military said serious dialogue is the “best and only” way to overcome the nation’s deepening conflict over a disputed draft constitution hurriedly adopted by Islamist allies of President Mohammed Morsi, and recent decrees granting himself near-absolute powers.