Egypt: Al-Sisi asks parliament for a green light to defend Saudi Arabia
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Egypt will 'defend Saudi territory' and not attack Yemen, Sisi says (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said any possible Egyptian military support for Riyadh would be aimed at defending Saudi territory, not attacking Yemen. Egypt’s parliament is examining the issue as Cairo maintains a cautious diplomatic line.
Egypt: Al-Sisi asks parliament for a green light to defend Saudi Arabia (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has asked parliament for authorization to take measures to defend Saudi Arabia if Riyadh requests help. The House of Representatives is due to meet in emergency session on Sunday, with no deployment decided so far.
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