Story Summary

Now that freshly titled Field Marshal Abdel-Fattah Sisi has been given the military’s support to stand in the presidential election, it can only be expected that he will shortly announce his candidacy.

Despite widespread support, Sisi has a long road ahead if he is to win the election in a manner that is legitimate and transparent, so that he can lead the Egyptian people to a free and democratic future.

While Sisi certainly commands much popular support, and has already become an iconic figure for many, he has many challenges to overcome.

Read more: http://dailystar.com.lb/Opinion/Editorial/2014/Jan-29/245621-a-mandate-for-sisi.ashx#ixzz2rm80P2KV
(The Daily Star :: Lebanon News :: http://www.dailystar.com.lb)