Egypt's President Moves To Shut Down The Opposition
(L-R) Hamdeen Sabahi, Amr Mousa and Mohammed ElBaradei had recently formed a coalition against President Mohammed Morsi
Egypt Opposition Leaders Face 'Incitement' Probe -- BBC
Egypt's public prosecutor has ordered an inquiry into three prominent opposition leaders.
The men will be investigated over charges they "incited the overthrow" of President Mohammed Morsi.
The three men - Mohamed ElBaradei, Amr Mousa and Hamdeen Sabahi - formed an opposition coalition amid protests against Mr Morsi last month.
There are fears the inquiry may worsen tensions between Mr Morsi's supporters and his opponents.
The three opposition leaders had recently formed a coalition, the National Salvation Front, to take part in protests against Mr Morsi.
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Update #1: Egypt's opposition leaders under investigation -- AP
Update #2: Morsi heads off opposition on constitution -- Irish Times
My Comment: Going after the opposition with such strong-arm tactics will only guarantee this.
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