Egypt's Military Chiefs Dismissed By New President

by Leila Fadel, NPR

Egypt's first freely elected president made history Sunday when he ousted top military chiefs. Mohammed Morsi had been hesitant to confront the country's top brass, who've long been suspicious of the Islamist leader. But in one fell swoop, Morsi shifted the balance of power, ordered top generals into retirement and asserted civilian authority over the military leadership.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, August 13, 2012