Egyptian Islamists call for reinstatement of Morsi

Islamist lawmakers in Egypt’s disbanded upper house of parliament have demanded the army reinstate ousted President Mohammed Morsi, and called on other legislatures around the world not to recognise the country’s new military-backed leadership.

Morsi’s supporters, including his Islamist allies, remain steadfast in their rejection of the popularly supported military coup that toppled Morsi nearly two weeks ago. They have staged a series of mass protests in Cairo to push their demands, and are vowing to stay in the streets until Morsi is returned to office.