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Egypt's Military Chief: Army To Confront Violence
[BIGSTORY.AP.ORG] Egypt's military leader has vowed the army will not stand by silently in the face of violence after hundreds have been killed in recent days in political unrest.Gen. Abdel-Fatah el-Sissi also said Sunday that the Army has no intention to seize power while calling on Islamists to join the political process. El-Sissi led the July 3 coup that ousted President Mohammed Morsi. His comments came during his first appearance since a deadly crackdown Wednesday on two encampments of Morsi supporters left hundreds dead. El-Sissi appeared at a gathering of top military commanders and police chiefs. Posted by: Fred 2013-08-18 |
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