June 24 - June 30, 2012 (111 images)

Fireworks explode as supporters of Muslim Brotherhood's presidential candidate Mohamed Morsy celebrate his victory in the election at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt on June 24, 2012. Mohammed Morsi was declared Egypt's first Islamist president on Sunday after the freest elections in the country's history, narrowly defeating Hosni Mubarak's last prime minister Ahmed Shafiq. UPI/Ahmed Jomaa

In this image taken from AL-jazeera TV, newly-elect President Mohammed Morsi delivers a speech in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, June 24, 2012. Morsi has called for unity and said he carries "a message of peace" to the world in his first televised speech on state TV. UPI

Palestinians hold Picture of Mohamed Morsi, during celebrations after Muslim Brotherhood's presidential candidate Mohamed Morsi's victory in the Egyptian elections in Gaza City, on June 24, 2012. Muslim Brotherhood member Mohamed Morsi was declared the first president of Egypt since a popular uprising ousted Hosni Mubarak, capping a tumultuous and divisive military-led transition. UPI/Ismael Mohamad

Egyptians celebrate the victory of Mohammed Morsi in the presidential election in Tahrir square, Cairo, Egypt, on June 24, 2012. Mohammed Morsi was declared Egypt's first Islamist president on Sunday after the freest elections in the country's history, narrowly defeating Hosni Mubarak's last Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq. UPI/Ahmed Jomaa