Egypt army chief warns of 'state collapse' amid crisis

Egypt's armed forces chief has warned the current political crisis "could lead to a collapse of the state".

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He made his statement following a large military deployment in three cities along the Suez Canal where a state of emergency has been declared.

More than 50 people have died in days of protests and violence.

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On Monday night, thousands of people in Port Said, Ismailia and Suez - where some of the worst unrest has been - ignored a night-time curfew imposed by Mr Morsi to take to the streets.

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