Egyptian Army Chief Calls for Protests

Defence Minister and Army Chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called for rallies in order to mandate the army "to confront violence and terrorism" after continued demonstrations by supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi.

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Supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi clash with riot police (file photo).

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