Heavy security at Cairo Airport for President Morsi's return

Ahram Online, Thursday 12 Jul 2012

Security presence raised at Cairo Airport prior to return of President Morsi from Saudi Arabia

 A heavy security operation is underway at Cairo Airport as President Morsi prepares to return from Saudi Arabia on Thursday afternoon.

Presidential guards have taken up positions around the airport and on the route to the presidential palace.  

There is also an increased security presence at the presidential rest house.

President Morsi is returning from his first official visit after taking office on 30 June.

He will meet US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton on Saturday. The next day he will travel to Ethiopia to attend the African Union summit.

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