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July 19, 2013

Egypt: Interim President Vows to "Restore Security" Ahead of Mass Rallies 
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In Egypt, supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi are taking to the
streets again today for mass rallies more than two weeks after Morsi was
toppled by the military amid a popular uprising. Morsi's opponents are
holding rival protests. Ahead of today's actions, interim President Adly
Mansour gave his first national address, pledging to protect Egypt from
those he says are seeking chaos and violence.

President Adly Mansour: "I reaffirm to you all my commitment and the
government's commitment to restore security and stability in our
country. We will not be scared or alarmed, and we will not go easy on
those who kill the innocent. We will fight a battle for security until
the end. We will protect the revolution. We will build the nation, and
we will move forward without hesitation."

 

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