Egypt security slaps travel ban on Mohamed Morsi, allies

CAIRO: Egyptian security forces on Wednesday imposed a travel ban on President Mohamed Morsi and several allies over their involvement in a prison escape in 2011, security officials said.

Airport officials confirmed to AFP that they had received orders to prevent the leaders -- including Morsi, Muslim Brotherhood chief Mohammed Badie and his deputy Khairat al-Shater -- from travelling abroad. (AFP)