Egypt Names Six Provincial Governors, Mostly Ex-generals

Egypt's president named six new provincial governors Wednesday, in a series of appointments that extended the influence of the military and security forces. Five of the six new governors held senior roles in Homeland Security and the military before their appointment by President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, the former general who became Egypt's leader after the army ousted Mohamed Morsi in 2013. Three of the six positions were previously held by civilians. With the appointments,...

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