From 1991, when Kyrgyzstan gained independence from the Soviet Union, until October 2007, when the Constitution was changed in a referendum, the Supreme Council consisted of the Legislative Assembly (Myizam Chygaruu Jyiyny, the upper house) and the Assembly of People's Representatives (El Okuldor Jyiyny, lower house) with 60 and 45 members, respectively. The members of both houses were elected to five-year terms. In the Assembly of People's Representatives all 45 members were elected in single-seat constituencies; in the Legislative Assembly 45 members were elected in single-seat constituencies and 15 were elected through party lists.
Since October 2007, the Supreme Council is a unicameral legislature. Originally it consisted of 90 members, however when in 2010 President Kurmanbek Bakiyev was ousted after riots, a new Constitution was adopted, that increased the number of members to 120. Parties are limited to 65 seats in order to prevent power concentration.
The Supreme Council of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Russian:Верховный Совет Приднестровской Молдавской Республики,Verkhovny Sovet Pridnestrovskoy Moldavskoy Respubliki) is the parliament of Transnistria. The unicamerallegislature consists of 43 seats, all of which are determined by single mandate constituencies. It is headed by a chairman (or speaker).
History
Moldova still considers Transnistria part of its territory, although Transnistria declared independence on 2 September 1990. As Transnistria was not autonomous region before declaration of its independence it had no government bodies of its own in the USSR. It meant that all government authorities had to be formed from scratch.
On 2 September 1990 the Second Extraordinary Congress of People's Deputies of all levels of Pridnestrovie elected the Provisional Supreme Council of Pridnestrovie which was tasked to prepare elections in the permanent Supreme Council. Igor Smirnov was elected chairman of Provisional Supreme Council in March 1990. After Smirnov was elected Chairman of the Republic (later this post was transformed into presidential office) on 29 November 1990 he was succeeded by Vladimir Gonchar.
The armed forces of a country are its government-sponsored defense, fighting forces, and organizations. They exist to further the foreign and domestic policies of their governing body and to defend that body and the nation it represents from external and internal aggressors. In broad usage, the terms "armed forces" and "military" are often treated synonymously, although in technical usage a distinction is sometimes made in which a country's armed forces may include both its military and other paramilitary forces. Armed force is the use of armed forces to achieve political objectives.
The study of the use of armed forces is called military science. Broadly speaking, this involves considering offense and defense at three "levels": strategy, operational art, and tactics. All three levels study the application of the use of force in order to achieve a desired objective.
Organization
In most countries the basis of the armed forces is the military, divided into basic military branches. However, armed forces can include other paramilitary structures.
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) is the military force of the Pacific island nation of Fiji. With a total manpower of 3,500 active soldiers and 6,000 reservists, it is one of the smallest militaries in the world. However, most of its surrounding island nations have no militaries at all. The Ground Force is organized into six infantry and one engineer battalions, with approximately 6,000 reserves. There was formerly one "Zulu" company of counter-revolutionary specialists, which was deactivated in late 2000 due to a mutiny by some of its members.
The first two regular battalions of the Fiji Infantry Regiment are traditionally stationed overseas on peacekeeping duties; the 1st Battalion has been posted to Lebanon, Iraq, Syria,and East Timor under the command of the UN, while the 2nd Battalion is stationed in Sinai with the MFO. Peacekeepers income represents an important source of income for Fiji. The 3rd Battalion is stationed in the capital, Suva, and the remaining three are spread throughout the islands.
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF; Arabic:المجلس الأعلى للقوات المسلحة, al-Maǧlis al-ʾAʿlā lil-Quwwāt al-Musallaḥa, also Higher Council of the Armed Forces) is a statutory body of between 20 to 25 senior Egyptian military officers and is headed by Field MarshalAbdul Fatah al-Sisi and Lieutenant GeneralSedki Sobhi. The council is convened only in cases of war or great internal emergencies. As a consequence of the Egyptian Revolution of 2011, SCAF assumed power to govern Egypt from departing PresidentHosni Mubarak on 11 February 2011, and relinquished power on 30 June 2012 upon the start of Mohamed Morsi's term as president.
The Council has met regularly in times of national emergencies. During the course of the 2011 revolution, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces met first on 9 February 2011 under the chairmanship of Egyptian president, Hosni Mubarak. The Council met for the first time without the chairmanship of the president on the following day, 10 February, and issued their first press statement which signaled that the council was about to assume power which they did the following day after Mubarak's resignation. The military junta was headed by Field MarshalMohamed Hussein Tantawi who served as the Minister of Defense under Mubarak, and included the service heads and other senior commanders of the Egyptian Armed Forces, namely Lt. Gen. Sami Hafez Anan, Armed Forces Chief of Staff; Air Marshal Reda Mahmoud Hafez Mohamed, Air Force commander; Lt. Gen. Abd El Aziz Seif-Eldeen, Commander of Air Defense; and Vice Admiral Mohab Mamish, Navy Commander in Chief.
Violations of the Supreme Council of the armed forces against demonstrators
Violations of the Supreme Council of the armed forces against demonstrators
published: 20 Dec 2011
Military''''s ruling council renews pledge to step down by 1 July
(3 May 2012) 1. Wide of exterior of Egypt''''s State Information Service building
2. Wide of Egypt''''s Supreme Council of Armed Forces members arriving for news conference
3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Major General Mohammed al-Asar, senior member of Egyptian Supreme Council of Armed Forces:
"I would like to propose to all political forces and to all religious figures in Egypt, to go to Abbasiyah (district in Cairo) and try to convince the young protesters to leave, and if they like they can go to Tahrir Square, or at least to open the streets and let life get back to normal and to stay away from the Ministry of Defence, as we do not want to use violence against any Egyptian people.''''''''
4. Cutaway of cameras
5. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Major General Mohammed al-Asar, senior member of Egypti...
published: 30 Jul 2015
Egypt's Sisi cleared for presidential bid
Egypt's top generals have cleared the way for army chief Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to run for president, setting the stage for him to declare his candidacy in the coming days.
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, the country's highest military body, called the move a "mandate and an obligation" requested by "broad masses" of the public.
Al Jazeera's Dominic Kane reports.
published: 28 Jan 2014
John Kirby Says Restrictive Abortion Laws Hurting Military Retention
The White House expressed concern over the impact of restrictive abortion laws in states like Alabama, emphasizing the negative effects they have on morale and U.S. military retention rates.
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Alabama's GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville has blocked approx 250 military appointments over a DOD policy that provides paid leave and travel reimbursement for military members who seek an abortion.
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby revealed that he has spoken with active-duty members, who shared how restrictive abortion laws in many states are influencing their decision to continue serving i...
published: 18 Jul 2023
Egypt: Military junta promises to step down from power
The military junta in Egypt will step down from power before the end of the month. This has been confirmed by the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces at a press conference held today in the capitol of Egypt.
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published: 18 Jun 2012
Egypt's president-elect meets with military leadership
Egypt's Islamist president-elect, Mohammed Morsi met on Monday with the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, who ruled the country since the ouster of Hosni Mubarak. This is the first meeting between the president and the military leadership, the same one who dissolved the Parliament and limited the powers of President. teleSUR
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published: 25 Jun 2012
Egypt's Military Answers the Call for Democracy
The Egyptian military is the largest in the Arab world controlling estimated one third of the Egyptain economy, but is highly respected by the people. Terry McCarthy reports on what lies ahead for Egypt's new governing body.
published: 12 Feb 2011
A look back at Tantawi's career
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For more than 20 years, he was the man at the helm of the Egyptian military. A loyal minister of defense to Hosni Mubarak, Field Marshal Mohammed Hussein Tantawi had to make a choice when thousands took to the streets in January 2011. Al Jazeera's Rawya Rageh reports with a profile from Cairo.
published: 12 Aug 2012
Egypt vows to avenge Israeli checkpoint deaths
The Egyptian army has vowed to avenge the deaths of 16 border guards that were killed in an ambush at an Israeli checkpoint on Sunday. The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces says the country will not have to wait long before it sees a reaction to the attack. President Mohamed Morsi has vowed to bring the Sinai peninsula under total control. Al Jazeera's Cal Perry reports from Jerusalem.
published: 06 Aug 2012
Army's support of al-Sisi's candidature is criticised
An Egyptian army statement released on Monday has stirred controversy among politicians. In the statement the supreme council of the Armed forces, the country's top military body, said it would support Army Chief Abdel Fattah El Sisi's decision if he chose to run for President. In response a socialist group called the popular current criticized the statement. Adel EL Mahrouky reports.
(3 May 2012) 1. Wide of exterior of Egypt''''s State Information Service building
2. Wide of Egypt''''s Supreme Council of Armed Forces members arriving for n...
(3 May 2012) 1. Wide of exterior of Egypt''''s State Information Service building
2. Wide of Egypt''''s Supreme Council of Armed Forces members arriving for news conference
3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Major General Mohammed al-Asar, senior member of Egyptian Supreme Council of Armed Forces:
"I would like to propose to all political forces and to all religious figures in Egypt, to go to Abbasiyah (district in Cairo) and try to convince the young protesters to leave, and if they like they can go to Tahrir Square, or at least to open the streets and let life get back to normal and to stay away from the Ministry of Defence, as we do not want to use violence against any Egyptian people.''''''''
4. Cutaway of cameras
5. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Major General Mohammed al-Asar, senior member of Egyptian Supreme Council of Armed Forces:
"We say it frankly and clearly, the armed forces and their supreme council are committed to the handover of power on June 30th. We do not desire power."
6. Wide of news conference
STORYLINE
Egypt''''s ruling generals promised again on Thursday that they would hand over power to a civilian administration within the next two months.
The announcement came a day after deadly clashes stoked by political tensions brought fresh accusations that the military was trying to create chaos so it could cling to power.
At least 11 people were killed in clashes on Wednesday when apparent supporters of the ruling military council attacked a mostly Islamist crowd staging a sit-in outside the Ministry of Defence in Cairo to call for an end to the generals'''' rule.
The protesters were predominantly supporters of an ultraconservative presidential candidate who was barred from running in the May 23-24 presidential election.
Army troops were accused of standing idly by near the clashes and not intervening until after the deaths.
But a senior member of the ruling military council tried to counter accusations from some rival politicians that the military might use the violence as a pretext to ignore its own deadline to relinquish control of the country.
"We say it frankly and clearly, the armed forces and their supreme council are committed to the handover of power on June 30. We do not desire power," Major General Mohammed al-Asar said.
Al-Asar also said that it was dangerous for the protesters to stage their sit-in near the Defence Ministry and denied charges that the military was behind Wednesday''''s attack on the protesters.
"We do not want to use violence against any of the Egyptian people," he said, calling for political and religious figures to speak to their followers and end the protests outside the Ministry of Defence.
Around one thousand protesters have been camped outside the Defence Ministry for days demanding an end to military rule.
The military has promised before to hand over power by the end of June, the final step of a tumultuous transition to democracy after the ouster of authoritarian leader Hosni Mubarak in a popular uprising 14 months ago.
But some suspect it wants to create turmoil so it can cling to power under the pretext that it is needed to maintain law and order.
The election is expected to be followed by a runoff between the top two vote-getters on June 16-17 with the winner to be announced on June 21.
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(3 May 2012) 1. Wide of exterior of Egypt''''s State Information Service building
2. Wide of Egypt''''s Supreme Council of Armed Forces members arriving for news conference
3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Major General Mohammed al-Asar, senior member of Egyptian Supreme Council of Armed Forces:
"I would like to propose to all political forces and to all religious figures in Egypt, to go to Abbasiyah (district in Cairo) and try to convince the young protesters to leave, and if they like they can go to Tahrir Square, or at least to open the streets and let life get back to normal and to stay away from the Ministry of Defence, as we do not want to use violence against any Egyptian people.''''''''
4. Cutaway of cameras
5. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Major General Mohammed al-Asar, senior member of Egyptian Supreme Council of Armed Forces:
"We say it frankly and clearly, the armed forces and their supreme council are committed to the handover of power on June 30th. We do not desire power."
6. Wide of news conference
STORYLINE
Egypt''''s ruling generals promised again on Thursday that they would hand over power to a civilian administration within the next two months.
The announcement came a day after deadly clashes stoked by political tensions brought fresh accusations that the military was trying to create chaos so it could cling to power.
At least 11 people were killed in clashes on Wednesday when apparent supporters of the ruling military council attacked a mostly Islamist crowd staging a sit-in outside the Ministry of Defence in Cairo to call for an end to the generals'''' rule.
The protesters were predominantly supporters of an ultraconservative presidential candidate who was barred from running in the May 23-24 presidential election.
Army troops were accused of standing idly by near the clashes and not intervening until after the deaths.
But a senior member of the ruling military council tried to counter accusations from some rival politicians that the military might use the violence as a pretext to ignore its own deadline to relinquish control of the country.
"We say it frankly and clearly, the armed forces and their supreme council are committed to the handover of power on June 30. We do not desire power," Major General Mohammed al-Asar said.
Al-Asar also said that it was dangerous for the protesters to stage their sit-in near the Defence Ministry and denied charges that the military was behind Wednesday''''s attack on the protesters.
"We do not want to use violence against any of the Egyptian people," he said, calling for political and religious figures to speak to their followers and end the protests outside the Ministry of Defence.
Around one thousand protesters have been camped outside the Defence Ministry for days demanding an end to military rule.
The military has promised before to hand over power by the end of June, the final step of a tumultuous transition to democracy after the ouster of authoritarian leader Hosni Mubarak in a popular uprising 14 months ago.
But some suspect it wants to create turmoil so it can cling to power under the pretext that it is needed to maintain law and order.
The election is expected to be followed by a runoff between the top two vote-getters on June 16-17 with the winner to be announced on June 21.
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Egypt's top generals have cleared the way for army chief Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to run for president, setting the stage for him to declare his candidacy in the co...
Egypt's top generals have cleared the way for army chief Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to run for president, setting the stage for him to declare his candidacy in the coming days.
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, the country's highest military body, called the move a "mandate and an obligation" requested by "broad masses" of the public.
Al Jazeera's Dominic Kane reports.
Egypt's top generals have cleared the way for army chief Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to run for president, setting the stage for him to declare his candidacy in the coming days.
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, the country's highest military body, called the move a "mandate and an obligation" requested by "broad masses" of the public.
Al Jazeera's Dominic Kane reports.
The White House expressed concern over the impact of restrictive abortion laws in states like Alabama, emphasizing the negative effects they have on morale and ...
The White House expressed concern over the impact of restrictive abortion laws in states like Alabama, emphasizing the negative effects they have on morale and U.S. military retention rates.
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Alabama's GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville has blocked approx 250 military appointments over a DOD policy that provides paid leave and travel reimbursement for military members who seek an abortion.
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby revealed that he has spoken with active-duty members, who shared how restrictive abortion laws in many states are influencing their decision to continue serving in the military. Kirby highlighted the involuntary nature of military assignments, which can place personnel in states with strict abortion regulations.
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Alabama's GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville has blocked approx 250 military appointments over a DOD policy that provides paid leave and travel reimbursement for military members who seek an abortion.
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby revealed that he has spoken with active-duty members, who shared how restrictive abortion laws in many states are influencing their decision to continue serving in the military. Kirby highlighted the involuntary nature of military assignments, which can place personnel in states with strict abortion regulations.
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The military junta in Egypt will step down from power before the end of the month. This has been confirmed by the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces at a press...
The military junta in Egypt will step down from power before the end of the month. This has been confirmed by the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces at a press conference held today in the capitol of Egypt.
http://multimedia.telesurtv.net
The military junta in Egypt will step down from power before the end of the month. This has been confirmed by the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces at a press conference held today in the capitol of Egypt.
http://multimedia.telesurtv.net
Egypt's Islamist president-elect, Mohammed Morsi met on Monday with the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, who ruled the country since the ouster of Hosni Mub...
Egypt's Islamist president-elect, Mohammed Morsi met on Monday with the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, who ruled the country since the ouster of Hosni Mubarak. This is the first meeting between the president and the military leadership, the same one who dissolved the Parliament and limited the powers of President. teleSUR
http://multimedia.telesurtv.net
Egypt's Islamist president-elect, Mohammed Morsi met on Monday with the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, who ruled the country since the ouster of Hosni Mubarak. This is the first meeting between the president and the military leadership, the same one who dissolved the Parliament and limited the powers of President. teleSUR
http://multimedia.telesurtv.net
The Egyptian military is the largest in the Arab world controlling estimated one third of the Egyptain economy, but is highly respected by the people. Terry McC...
The Egyptian military is the largest in the Arab world controlling estimated one third of the Egyptain economy, but is highly respected by the people. Terry McCarthy reports on what lies ahead for Egypt's new governing body.
The Egyptian military is the largest in the Arab world controlling estimated one third of the Egyptain economy, but is highly respected by the people. Terry McCarthy reports on what lies ahead for Egypt's new governing body.
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For more than 20 years, he was the man at the helm of the Egyptian military. A loyal minister of defense ...
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For more than 20 years, he was the man at the helm of the Egyptian military. A loyal minister of defense to Hosni Mubarak, Field Marshal Mohammed Hussein Tantawi had to make a choice when thousands took to the streets in January 2011. Al Jazeera's Rawya Rageh reports with a profile from Cairo.
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For more than 20 years, he was the man at the helm of the Egyptian military. A loyal minister of defense to Hosni Mubarak, Field Marshal Mohammed Hussein Tantawi had to make a choice when thousands took to the streets in January 2011. Al Jazeera's Rawya Rageh reports with a profile from Cairo.
The Egyptian army has vowed to avenge the deaths of 16 border guards that were killed in an ambush at an Israeli checkpoint on Sunday. The Supreme Council of t...
The Egyptian army has vowed to avenge the deaths of 16 border guards that were killed in an ambush at an Israeli checkpoint on Sunday. The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces says the country will not have to wait long before it sees a reaction to the attack. President Mohamed Morsi has vowed to bring the Sinai peninsula under total control. Al Jazeera's Cal Perry reports from Jerusalem.
The Egyptian army has vowed to avenge the deaths of 16 border guards that were killed in an ambush at an Israeli checkpoint on Sunday. The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces says the country will not have to wait long before it sees a reaction to the attack. President Mohamed Morsi has vowed to bring the Sinai peninsula under total control. Al Jazeera's Cal Perry reports from Jerusalem.
An Egyptian army statement released on Monday has stirred controversy among politicians. In the statement the supreme council of the Armed forces, the country'...
An Egyptian army statement released on Monday has stirred controversy among politicians. In the statement the supreme council of the Armed forces, the country's top military body, said it would support Army Chief Abdel Fattah El Sisi's decision if he chose to run for President. In response a socialist group called the popular current criticized the statement. Adel EL Mahrouky reports.
An Egyptian army statement released on Monday has stirred controversy among politicians. In the statement the supreme council of the Armed forces, the country's top military body, said it would support Army Chief Abdel Fattah El Sisi's decision if he chose to run for President. In response a socialist group called the popular current criticized the statement. Adel EL Mahrouky reports.
(3 May 2012) 1. Wide of exterior of Egypt''''s State Information Service building
2. Wide of Egypt''''s Supreme Council of Armed Forces members arriving for news conference
3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Major General Mohammed al-Asar, senior member of Egyptian Supreme Council of Armed Forces:
"I would like to propose to all political forces and to all religious figures in Egypt, to go to Abbasiyah (district in Cairo) and try to convince the young protesters to leave, and if they like they can go to Tahrir Square, or at least to open the streets and let life get back to normal and to stay away from the Ministry of Defence, as we do not want to use violence against any Egyptian people.''''''''
4. Cutaway of cameras
5. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Major General Mohammed al-Asar, senior member of Egyptian Supreme Council of Armed Forces:
"We say it frankly and clearly, the armed forces and their supreme council are committed to the handover of power on June 30th. We do not desire power."
6. Wide of news conference
STORYLINE
Egypt''''s ruling generals promised again on Thursday that they would hand over power to a civilian administration within the next two months.
The announcement came a day after deadly clashes stoked by political tensions brought fresh accusations that the military was trying to create chaos so it could cling to power.
At least 11 people were killed in clashes on Wednesday when apparent supporters of the ruling military council attacked a mostly Islamist crowd staging a sit-in outside the Ministry of Defence in Cairo to call for an end to the generals'''' rule.
The protesters were predominantly supporters of an ultraconservative presidential candidate who was barred from running in the May 23-24 presidential election.
Army troops were accused of standing idly by near the clashes and not intervening until after the deaths.
But a senior member of the ruling military council tried to counter accusations from some rival politicians that the military might use the violence as a pretext to ignore its own deadline to relinquish control of the country.
"We say it frankly and clearly, the armed forces and their supreme council are committed to the handover of power on June 30. We do not desire power," Major General Mohammed al-Asar said.
Al-Asar also said that it was dangerous for the protesters to stage their sit-in near the Defence Ministry and denied charges that the military was behind Wednesday''''s attack on the protesters.
"We do not want to use violence against any of the Egyptian people," he said, calling for political and religious figures to speak to their followers and end the protests outside the Ministry of Defence.
Around one thousand protesters have been camped outside the Defence Ministry for days demanding an end to military rule.
The military has promised before to hand over power by the end of June, the final step of a tumultuous transition to democracy after the ouster of authoritarian leader Hosni Mubarak in a popular uprising 14 months ago.
But some suspect it wants to create turmoil so it can cling to power under the pretext that it is needed to maintain law and order.
The election is expected to be followed by a runoff between the top two vote-getters on June 16-17 with the winner to be announced on June 21.
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Egypt's top generals have cleared the way for army chief Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to run for president, setting the stage for him to declare his candidacy in the coming days.
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, the country's highest military body, called the move a "mandate and an obligation" requested by "broad masses" of the public.
Al Jazeera's Dominic Kane reports.
The White House expressed concern over the impact of restrictive abortion laws in states like Alabama, emphasizing the negative effects they have on morale and U.S. military retention rates.
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Alabama's GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville has blocked approx 250 military appointments over a DOD policy that provides paid leave and travel reimbursement for military members who seek an abortion.
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby revealed that he has spoken with active-duty members, who shared how restrictive abortion laws in many states are influencing their decision to continue serving in the military. Kirby highlighted the involuntary nature of military assignments, which can place personnel in states with strict abortion regulations.
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The military junta in Egypt will step down from power before the end of the month. This has been confirmed by the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces at a press conference held today in the capitol of Egypt.
http://multimedia.telesurtv.net
Egypt's Islamist president-elect, Mohammed Morsi met on Monday with the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, who ruled the country since the ouster of Hosni Mubarak. This is the first meeting between the president and the military leadership, the same one who dissolved the Parliament and limited the powers of President. teleSUR
http://multimedia.telesurtv.net
The Egyptian military is the largest in the Arab world controlling estimated one third of the Egyptain economy, but is highly respected by the people. Terry McCarthy reports on what lies ahead for Egypt's new governing body.
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For more than 20 years, he was the man at the helm of the Egyptian military. A loyal minister of defense to Hosni Mubarak, Field Marshal Mohammed Hussein Tantawi had to make a choice when thousands took to the streets in January 2011. Al Jazeera's Rawya Rageh reports with a profile from Cairo.
The Egyptian army has vowed to avenge the deaths of 16 border guards that were killed in an ambush at an Israeli checkpoint on Sunday. The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces says the country will not have to wait long before it sees a reaction to the attack. President Mohamed Morsi has vowed to bring the Sinai peninsula under total control. Al Jazeera's Cal Perry reports from Jerusalem.
An Egyptian army statement released on Monday has stirred controversy among politicians. In the statement the supreme council of the Armed forces, the country's top military body, said it would support Army Chief Abdel Fattah El Sisi's decision if he chose to run for President. In response a socialist group called the popular current criticized the statement. Adel EL Mahrouky reports.