'No leniency' for acts of violence: Egypt's President Sisi

Bs_logoImage
AFP Cairo
Last Updated : Jun 09 2014 | 1:00 AM IST
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi today warned, hours after being sworn in, that there will be "no leniency" for those who commit acts of violence.
In a televised address to the nation, Sisi promised to work toward "reconciliation" but not with those who have "shed blood".
Sisi ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi last July, since when authorities have crushed his Muslim Brotherhood movement, jailed its leaders and put them on trial.
Sisi said there will be "no leniency and truce with those who resort to violence".
"I am looking to a new era built on reconciliation and tolerance.. Except with those who committed crimes or used violence as a tool," he said.
"I am saying clearly that those who shed the blood of the innocent and killed ... The sons of Egypt, they don't have a place in (our) march.

You’ve reached your limit of 10 free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.

Already subscribed? Log in

Subscribe to read the full story →
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jun 09 2014 | 1:00 AM IST