An Egyptian military helicopter hovers over supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood during a rally in support of deposed president Mohamed Morsi outside Cairo's Rabaa al-Adawiya mosque on July 5, 2013.
Headed the Supreme Constitution Court for just two days before named Egypt's interim leader
Appointed by Mohamed Morsi to be chief justice of the Supreme Constitution Court
Climbed through Egypt's judicial ranks starting in the 1970s
Studied law at Cairo University and at France's Ecole Nationale de l'Administration
Born in 1945 in Cairo
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Mass Protests Across Egypt, July 5, 2013
The Muslim Brotherhood had called for peaceful protests to follow afternoon prayers across Egypt and the atmosphere on the streets had been largely celebratory since President Morsi was forced out of office. However, as the day progressed, there were escalating Incidents of violence.
