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