Violent clashes erupted in the aftermath of the overthrow ( referred to by some media outlets as the '' Egyptian crisis '' ) following the 3 July 2013 removal of President Mohamed Morsi of Egypt by the Egyptian Armed Forces amid popular demonstrations against Morsi 's rule . Prior to the anti-government protests , many pro-Morsi protesters amassed near the Rabia Al-Adawiya Mosque , originally to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Morsi 's inauguration , but in the wake of the overthrow , their message then changed to call for Morsi 's return to power and condemn the military , while others demonstrated in support of the military and interim government . Deadly clashes erupted on several days , with two particularly bloody incidents being described by Muslim Brotherhood officials as " massacres perpetrated by security forces . " In mid-August , the sit-ins at Rabaa and Nahda were about to end , as security forces raided them on August 14th , which led to 638 deaths , and the government declaring a month-long nighttime curfew . The curfew has since ended
security forces raided them on August 14th
August 2013 Rabaa massacre
Egyptian Crisis (2011–2014)