Egypt army to tackle bread crisis Mar 18, 2008 21:16:53 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by KNOWTHIS on Mar 18, 2008 21:16:53 GMT -5 news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7300899.stmEgypt's president has ordered the army to increase the production and distribution of bread, in an attempt to cope with serious shortages.Rising prices and alleged corruption have sparked recent clashes at bakeries in poorer neighbourhoods, leading to several deaths.