Following a series of protests that led to the overthrow of Morsi, Egypt began to support the Ba'athist government. There was a claim in 2016 made a Pro-Assad source stating that Egypt had sent troops for logistical support for the Ba'athist Government, days after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stated that he supported the Syrian military. However, Egypt discussed in 2018 to send troops in support of Rojava following an invite by the United States, but declined. Also, Egypt has sometimes tried to make peace in Syria.