YEREVAN. – Armenian community of Egypt is in safety, head of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Egypt Berdj Terzian told Armenian News-NEWS.am.

He noted that situation in Egypt remains tense amid clashes between the supporters and opponents of the ousted president Mohamed Morsi.

 “The army interfered with clashes,” Terzian said.

Despite tensions, Armenian community members are not in danger. Armenians are not leaving the country, he assured.

As informed earlier, a military coup in Egypt resulted in overthrowing Mohamed Morsi. The army suspended constitution and announced holding of fresh presidential elections. President of Constitutional Court Adli Mansour was appointed the president of an interim government.