Report: Army Prepared for 'All Scenarios' for Thursday's Cabinet Session
The army will take strict measures in the vicinity of the Grand Serail while cabinet is in session on Thursday, reported al-Joumhouria newspaper on Wednesday.
A prominent military source told the daily: “The army is ready for all scenarios.”
“It will protect demonstrations, but it will not allow the blocking of roads, the violation of the people's property, or any approach towards the government building,” it added.
“The army will ensure that the protestors will not create clashes with it and it will block any loophole they may exploit to create unrest,” it stressed.
“The Grand Serail is a red line like all other state institutions and the army will protect it,” it continued.
Two weeks ago, supporters of the Free Patriotic Movement staged a rally in the vicinity of the Grand Serail while cabinet was in session to protest the alleged violation of Christian rights by the government.
The demonstrators clashed with members of the military and security forces that were guarding the building.
There are concerns that similar scuffles may erupt while cabinet is being held on Thursday morning.
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