Why was Mohamed Morsi removed from power in 2013?

Mohamed Morsi was removed from the presidency in July 2013 following a period of intense political polarization and widespread public dissatisfaction with his administration.12

By 2013, Morsi faced significant opposition from activists and citizens who accused his government of failing to address several critical national issues, including:

• Economic instability: A weakening economy and failing public services.12
• Security concerns: A deteriorating security situation and an increase in sectarian incidents.12
• Political exclusion: Critics argued that Morsi’s administration excluded secular and Christian voices from the political process, particularly during the drafting of a new constitution that was finalized without their input.12
• Concerns over executive power: Earlier in his presidency, Morsi had issued a controversial edict that shielded his decisions from judicial oversight, leading many to fear he was seizing dictatorial powers.2

These grievances culminated in massive nationwide protests on June 30, 2013, the first anniversary of his inauguration. When Morsi refused to step down despite the unrest, the Egyptian Armed Forces, led by Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, intervened on July 3, 2013, by suspending the constitution and removing him from office.12