26.08.2013 - 19:15 [ Reuters ]

Analysis: Gulf Islamists irked as monarchs back Egypt‘s generals

After Sisi‘s military seized power last month, a group of clerics in the kingdom signed a letter calling on King Abdullah to reverse his position, and since the violence began two weeks ago, many Saudis have spoken out on social media.

„For Riyadh to be in the frontline of a confrontation like what is taking place in Egypt is unprecedented. It is making ripples inside Saudi Arabia,“ said a Saudi journalist.