Sisi Vows To End Terrorism In Egypt

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Newly sworn in Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has promised to defeat terrorism in the North African country. The new leader, in his first speech as Egypt’s President said he would “defeat terrorism”, saying that security is a priority and that he has no time for reconciliation with opponents.

Hours after his inauguration on Sunday, the former army general said there would be a new era for all except those who “turn to crimes and violence”.

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“Defeating terrorism and achieving security is the top priority,” said Sisi, adding there would 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.

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“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.”

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