• published: 2013-01-28
• author: Pavan kumar
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Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has declared a state of emergency in the cities of Port Said, Suez and Ismalia after days of deadly unrest. A curfew from 21:00 to 06:00 will be imposed for 30 days from Monday. At least 33 people died at the weekend in Port Said, where a court judgment sparked rioting. Unhappiness with Mr Morsi's rule fuelled unrest elsewhere. Mr Morsi has invited opposition politicians to a "national dialogue" meeting on Monday. 'My duty' Violence continued overnight, with anti-Morsi protesters in Ismalia clashing with police, who responded with tear gas. On Sunday in the capital, Cairo, anti-government protesters clashed with security forces near Tahrir Square for a fourth consecutive day. Continue reading the main story " Start Quote We will not allow our children to be scapegoats for Morsi" End Quote Amr Mubarak Port Said resident Analysis: Violence tests president The liberal opposition accuses Mr Morsi of being autocratic and driving through a new constitution that does not protect adequately freedom of expression or religion. The constitution was approved in a national referendum in December. The government is also being blamed for a deepening economic crisis. The state of emergency applies to the three cities along the Suez Canal, and their surrounding regions. In a national televised address, Mr Morsi said he might take further steps "for the sake of Egypt" as it was his "duty" as president. "I have said I am against any emergency measures but I ...