During his inspection tour of Egypt’s army forces in the Western Military Zone, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi stated that “any military intervention by Egypt will be according to principles of international law,” and will be aimed towards protecting the stability of Libya and maintaining peace in the region. The president added that the “army is capable of protecting Egypt’s national security inside and outside its borders,” and that it “protects and does not threaten.” On top of that, he added that Libya’s development can only happen through the Libyans themselves, and that their sovereignty would not be violated in case of any intervention. The president also notified the army forces to be “prepared to carry out any mission within or outside its borders.” The Western Military Zone is located in Marsa Matrouh and neighbors the borders of war-torn Libya, which has been a hub for terrorist groups since the civil war in 2014. During his speech, the president noted that there are foreign powers supporting terrorist groups in Libya, and that the region is facing an unprecedented crisis that requires utmost preparation and unity in the face of any threat….
‘Any Military Intervention in Libya by Egypt Will Be According to International Law’: Sisi
June 20, 2020
