Egypt: Who was Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, Egypt’s first post-Mubarak ruler?
Published date: 21 September 2021 18:08 BST
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Last update: 2 years 7 months ago
He was Egypt’s defence minister for 21 years, and briefly ruled Egypt following the toppling of Hosni Mubarak.
Despite overseeing brutal crackdowns on protesters, he’s now celebrated as a national hero.
Who was Mohamed Hussein Tantawi?
Despite overseeing brutal crackdowns on protesters, he’s now celebrated as a national hero.
Who was Mohamed Hussein Tantawi?
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