Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

Armed Forces tiptoe through democracy’s minefield
Egypt

Armed Forces tiptoe through democracy’s minefield

As cities along the Suez Canal erupted in violence in late January, the leader of the Armed Forces feared for…
Wednesday’s papers: Port Said ‘bribe’ and the Brotherhood-Salafi battle
Egypt

Wednesday’s papers: Port Said ‘bribe’ and the Brotherhood-Salafi battle

The news of an ongoing civil disobedience campaign organized by protesting Port Said residents, as well as the exchange of…
Tuesday’s papers: Turbulence within the army and Port Said civil disobedience
Egypt

Tuesday’s papers: Turbulence within the army and Port Said civil disobedience

Al-Shorouk leads with, “prejudice against Sisi is suicide for the current political regime.” The paper reports that sources stated there…
Army says rumors about dismissing defense minister ‘risky’
Egypt

Army says rumors about dismissing defense minister ‘risky’

  Armed Forces spokesperson Ahmed Mohamed Ali has denied rumors about the dismissal of Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, and…
Egypt, US discuss Bright Star military exercises
Egypt

Egypt, US discuss Bright Star military exercises

Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met on Monday with US Central Command chief James Mattis to discuss Egypt-US military cooperation.…
Pentagon: US, Egypt defense chiefs back security ties
Egypt

Pentagon: US, Egypt defense chiefs back security ties

US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta spoke by phone with his Egyptian counterpart on Tuesday to hear an update on the…
Defense minister praises growing military cooperation with US
Egypt

Defense minister praises growing military cooperation with US

Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi praised the growing military cooperation between Egypt and the US Sunday after receiving four aircraft…
Defense minister: Current unrest may lead to state collapse
Egypt

Defense minister: Current unrest may lead to state collapse

Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has warned that the current political crisis might lead to state collapse if political parties…
Defense minister to study Sinai land ownership
Egypt

Defense minister to study Sinai land ownership

Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is studying demands of the people of Sinai to own land, without violating his decision…
Armed Forces rejects law allowing conscription evaders to run for Parliament
Egypt

Armed Forces rejects law allowing conscription evaders to run for Parliament

A military source told Al-Masry Al-Youm on Saturday that commanders from the Armed Forces reject a bill that would allow…
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