Egypt army chief al-Sisi: Room for all in Egypt The head of Egypt's armed forces has said that his message to the supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi is that "there is room for everyone". Gen Abdul Fattah al-Sisi urged them to help "rebuild the democratic path" and "integrate in the political process". But he also warned the military would not be silent in the face of violence. Later, at least 36 people were killed when members of the Muslim Brotherhood tried to escape during their transfer to a prison on the outskirts of Cairo. The Mena state news agency reported that gunmen exchanged fire with guards of prison vehicles transporting more than 600 detainees to Abu Zaabal prison in Qalyubia province, north of the capital. The interior ministry said a number of people died from the effects of inhaling tear gas, which was fired when the escaping inmates took a police officer hostage. He was freed, but was badly injured, it added. ...
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