Egypt military warns over violence

Supporters of Egypt's ousted president Mohammed Morsi hold a protest in a park in front of Cairo University (AP)

19 July 2013

Egypt's interim president has pledged to protect his country against those who sought chaos and violence in the aftermath of a popularly-backed military coup, promising justice and reconciliation for all.

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Adly Mansour gave his first address to the nation ahead of planned protests by supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood.

Egypt's military, already worried by post-coup violence that has killed more than 60 people, issued a stern warning about causing unrest during the scheduled protests by both the Brotherhood and Morsi opponents.

In his eight-minute, pre-recorded message broadcast on state television, Mr Mansour said Egypt was going through a "decisive period" in its history where some wanted to drag the country towards the "unknown" and cause chaos. "They want this period to be an introduction to violence and blood, and we want it to establish for the concept of protecting lives and human rights," Mr Mansour said.

He did not name those who he said "are pushing the nation towards the abyss thinking they are doing good" - but clearly was referring to pro-Morsi protesters. He said those who protested against Mr Morsi starting on June 30 were "the genuine owners of legitimacy".

Mr Mansour said his government was committed to realising security and stability and would not be "scared or terrorised". And he vowed not to be "lenient with those who kill the innocents". "We will go through the battle for security to the end. We will preserve the revolution," he said. "History will not turn around."

Mr Mansour said justice and reconciliation would be "for all, without exclusion or exception", suggesting that the process would include Islamists and former regime officials.

A senior Brotherhood official and former politician, Saad Emara, said after the speech that his group did not recognise Mr Mansour as the country's leader. Mr Emara called Mr Mansour merely a representative of General Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, the nation's army chief.

Mansour's speech is a sign that he and the interim administration are nervous of any opposition on the street, Emara said. "There is a contradiction in his speech between the threats and the call for reconciliation," Mr Emara said. "They want to turn this page."

A massive rally is planned by supporters of Mr Morsi, overthrown two weeks ago in a military coup following massive protests against him. The Muslim Brotherhood continues to demand Mr Morsi's reinstatement. Anti-Morsi protesters also have called for demonstrations to celebrate Mr Morsi's removal and Mr Mansour's naming of a new cabinet.

Press Association

Source: http://www.independent.ie/world-news/egypt-military-warns-over-violence-29432502.html

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