Minister of Defense, ‘Abd al-Fattāh al-Sīsī, called on all Egyptians to take a united stance against the struggles that are facing Egypt. He also offered his condolences to the families of Egypt’s martyrs, among them Copts who fell during the latest incidents. He stressed that Egypt’s strength lies in the unity of all the sons of Egypt. Al-Sīsī spoke on Monday, Apr. 15, to the military about the national role of the armed forces and their dedication to the service of the nation and the people (Amīrah Ibrāhīm, al-Tahrīr, Apr. 16, p. 7). Read original text in Arabic.