The Egyptian military's role is to protect the nation's inte... - Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

"The Egyptian military's role is to protect the nation's interests and territorial integrity."

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi War

President, Military General Egyptian Born 1954 (age 72)

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