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In Photos: Morsy, as depicted by Arab cartoonists

Most Arab cartoonists praised the historic toppling of Muslim Brotherhood President Mohamed Morsy, portraying him as a tyrant and dictator. The first freely-elected president in Egypt was overthrown by the army. Most Arab leaders, especially in the Gulf, were happy that Morsy was overthrown. Tunisia and Turkey were among a minority of countries to denounce Morsy’s overthrow as a coup.
 

Morsy Cartoon

The Jordanian newspaper Al-Arab Al-Youm portrayed former president Hosni Mubarak riding a donkey and Morsy riding behind him. The donkey is holding a small paper that says “leave.”

Morsy Cartoon

Al-Watan newspaper features a cartoon depicting the armed forces and the 30 June protestors as holding the same torch, sending the message that the army stood with the people.

Morsy Cartoon

In the Lebanese An-Nahar newspaper, this caricature depicts large crowds and a book that features on one page former President Hosni Mubarak and on the next Mohamed Morsy. Its caption reads, "Egypt: a new page."

Morsy Cartoon

In Al Khaleej newpaper, Morsy is shown carrying a pistol in one hand and matches in the other, symbolizing his desire to ignite the situation. The caption reads, "I stick to legitimacy."
 

Morsy Cartoon

 
From Al-Masy Al-Youm

Morsy Cartoon

 

From Al Khaleej

Morsy Cartoon

From Al Bayan

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