Egypt's Sisi announces run for third term to 'complete the dream'
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announces his candidacy for a third term in office, ahead of December elections he is widely expected to win, despite his security forces being accused of harassing and detaining opponents.
A year after deposing Islamist president Mohamed Morsi, Sisi won 96 percent of the vote in 2014. Four years later, he scored a 97-percent victory.
A year after deposing Islamist president Mohamed Morsi, Sisi won 96 percent of the vote in 2014. Four years later, he scored a 97-percent victory.
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00:00 I have committed myself to continue the dream in a new term.
00:06 I promise you, God willing, that it will be a continuation of our joint efforts for Egypt and its people.
00:15 As I have promised you, I have not taken any initiative since 10 years ago,
00:26 but I have taken the initiative to call on the Egyptian people, who have called for a sincere call
00:35 to make these elections a real start to a political life that is full of vitality,
00:45 that bears diversity, diversity and difference without excess or injury.
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