Ahmed Rushdi (1924 – 4 July 2013)[1] was an Egyptian lieutenant general and interior minister who was in office from July 1984 to 27 February 1986.
Ahmed Rushdi | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Interior | |
| In office July 1984 – 27 February 1986 | |
| Prime Minister |
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| Preceded by | Hassan Abu Basha |
| Succeeded by | Zaki Badr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1924 |
| Died | 4 July 2013 (aged 88–89) |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
Career edit
Rushdi began his career in 1946, working in Egypt's security institutions.[2] He served as the director of Cairo security from 1976 to 1978.[2] Then he became the assistant minister of the interior in 1978. He was appointed interior minister in July 1984, replacing Hassan Abu Basha in the post.[2] Shortly after Rushdi's appointment in November 1984, thousands of students at Cairo's Al Azhar University clashed with anti-riot police, demonstrating for academic reforms and the resignation of him.[3]
Rushdi continued to serve as interior minister when Ali Lutfi was appointed prime minister after the resignation of Kamal Hassan Ali on 4 September 1985.[4] Rushdi was one of the most powerful ministers in the cabinet.[5] He resigned from office on 27 February 1986 due to rebellious activities of the central security forces in Cairo, killing nearly 38 people.[5][6][7] The army restored order in Cairo.[8] Rushdi was replaced by Zaki Badr in the post.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Former interior minister Rushdi passes away at 89". SIS. 4 July 2013. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
- ^ a b c "The Opening to the Arabs Characterizes the New Egyptian Cabinet's Policy". Al Mustaqbal. 21 July 1984. Archived from the original on 8 April 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
- ^ Robert B. Satloff (2001). "Army and politics in Mubarak's Egypt" (Policy paper). Washington DC: Washington Institute. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
- ^ "A New Prime Minister Is Appointed in Egypt". The New York Times. Cairo. AP. 5 September 1985. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
- ^ a b "Mubarak replaces interior minister". New Straits Times. 1 March 1986. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
- ^ a b Michael Ross (1 March 1986). "Egyptian Army Storms Mutineers' Camp". Los Angeles Times. Cairo. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
- ^ Omar Ashour (November 2012). "From bad cop to good cop" (PDF). Brookings Institution. Archived from the original (Paper Series) on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
- ^ Neil Hicks (20–22 May 2005). "Problems confronting human rights defenders: New pressure coming from states" (PDF). Lahore: The International Council on Human Rights Policy. Archived from the original on 22 November 2008. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
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