In September 1981, Sadat orders the biggest…

1981 CE

In September 1981, Sadat orders the biggest roundup of his opponents since he came to power, at least fifteen hundred people according to the official figure but more according to unofficial reports.

The Muslim Brotherhood bears the brunt of the arrests.

The supreme guide of the Brotherhood, Umar Tilmasani, and other religious militants are arrested.

Sadat also withdraws his "recognition" of the Coptic pope Shenudah III, banishes him to a desert monastery, and arrests several bishops and priests.

Also arrested are such prominent figures as journalist Mohamed Heikal, and Wafd leader Fuad Siraj ad Din.

Sadat orders the arrest of several SLP leaders and the closing of Ash Shaab (The People) newspaper.

A referendum on his purge shows nearly ninety-nine point five percent of the electorate approve.

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Cairo > Al-Qahirah Al-Qahirah Egypt View →

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Anwar Sadat View →

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Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria View → Muslim Brotherhood, the View → Egypt, Arab Republic of View →

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