El-Sissi Ready To Back Anti-IS Fight

Publisher:
Wochit
Publication Date:
20 September 2014
Tags:
Egypt, Arms and Military Affairs, Conflict, Peace and Security, International Terrorism

Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has told The Associated Press he is prepared to give whatever support is needed in the fight against the Islamic State group but says military action is not the only answer. In his first interview with foreign media since taking office in June, el-Sissi on Saturday did not elaborate what support Egypt might give, but appeared to rule out sending troops, saying Iraq's military is sufficient and "it's not an issue of ground troops from abroad.

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