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2014-12-21 Africa North

Egypt's powerful intelligence chief replaced

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Posted by trailing wife 2014-12-21 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 Egypt's not-so-powerful intelligence chief has been removed and replaced by his deputy

Posted by Frank G 2014-12-21 12:42|| 2014-12-21 12:42|| Front Page Top

#2 There may have been a quid pro quo in this action, according to a subsequent Ynet article:

After Egypt and Qatar begin to bury hatchet over past bad blood over Muslim Brotherhood, hardliner intel chief known for crackdown on Hamas and Islamists removed from top position.

One hopes Egypt will soon see heavy investments from Qatar in recompense.

Posted by trailing wife 2014-12-21 15:40|| 2014-12-21 15:40|| Front Page Top

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