Egypt Military Backs General Sisi for President

Egypt's state news agency has announced that the top military council has nominated Defence Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to contest the country's presidency.

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Al Jazeera television carries live the broadcast by Egypt's armed forces chief, General Abdul Fatah Khalil al-Sisi, announcing the suspension of the constitution (file photo).

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