Egypt: What Will Russia's Appeal to UN Charter 'Right to Self-Defence' Article 51 Mean for Egypt?

18 November 2015

Based on UN Charter Article 51 which Russian President Vladimir Putin invoked Tuesday after announcing that the downing of the Russian plane was an act of terror, Russia can strike ISIS strongholds wherever they may be.

Former Egyptian ambassador to Russia Ezzat Saad told Aswat Masriya on Wednesday that the Russians can strike ISIS strongholds in coordination with the Egyptian army. This could potentially include Sinai in Egypt and other ISIS strongholds in the region.

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