Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi with new governors (Photo: AO)
Morsi Appoints Governor Linked To Terror In Egypt -- Deutsche Welle
Egyptians have voiced anger after Mohammed Morsi appointed an Islamist linked to a terrorist attack that killed 58 tourists provincial governor. Adel el-Khayat said he would not allow politics to influence his decisions.
Politicians, residents and activists in the Luxor province said they plan to seal off the office of the governor to prevent Adel el-Khayat from entering. Members of the tourism industry worry about the new governor's potential impact on tourism: The Islamist hard-liner comes from Gamaa Islamiya, a group that claimed responsibility for one of Egypt's bloodiest massacres.
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More News On Egypt's President Appointing An Islamist That Is Linked To A Terror Attack That Killed 58 Tourists As Luxor Governor
New Governor Is a Shock to Some Inside Egypt -- New York Times
Appointment of ex-militant group member as a governor of Luxor causes uproar in southern Egypt -- Washington Post/AP
Morsi names Luxor governor from attack-linked group -- AFP
Egypt's Mohamed Morsi appoints hardline Islamist to govern Luxor -- The Guardian
Egypt tourism insiders voice misgivings over Luxor’s new Islamist governor -- Ahram Online
Politically tone-deaf Morsi has over-played his hand -- Faisal Al Yafai, The National
Morsi Appoints Member of Terrorist Group Governor of Province They Terrorized -- Patrick Brennan, NRO
My Comment: Will there be a day when foreign tourists will not visit Egypt's archaeological treasure .... sadly .... appointments like this will certainly speed up that process.
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