Egypt Defense Chief Says Army Will Fight to Protect State
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Egypt’s defense chief said the military won’t permit the destruction of the state as the death toll from violence in recent days climbed to almost 900.
The remarks by Defense Minister Abdelfatah al-Seesi came amid reports that at least 36 detainees were killed while en route to prison. Supporters of deposed President Mohamed Mursi again held protests yesterday on the heels of days of violence unleashed with the security forces’ breakup of pro-Mursi encampments on Aug. 14.