In Egypt, newly promoted army chief Sisi poised for presidential run New Field Marshal Abdel Fattah Sisi wins blessings from Egypt's top generals to seek office. He also meets with interim President Adly Mansour. CAIRO — Three years after the revolution that toppled a dictator, Egypt looks to be back where it started. A strongman fell; a strongman rises.
Jan. 28, 2014 - Los Angeles Times
Egypt's Sisi promoted to field marshal, mulls presidential run CAIRO--Egypt’s top generals gave their blessing to a presidential run by Abdel Fattah Sisi on Monday, the same day he was also promoted to field marshal. Both actions were viewed as indicators of a near-certain candidacy by Egypt’s most powerful figure.
Jan. 27, 2014 - Los Angeles Times