The deportation of the Wafdists also triggers…

March 1919 CE

The deportation of the Wafdists also triggers student demonstrations and escalates into massive strikes by students, government officials, professionals, women, and transport workers.

Within a week, all of Egypt is paralyzed by general strikes and rioting.

Railroad and telegraph lines are cut, taxi drivers refuse to work, lawyers fail to appear for court cases, and demonstrators march through the streets shouting pro-Wafdist slogans and demanding
independence.

Violence results, with many Egyptians and Europeans being killed or injured when the British attempt to crush the demonstrations with force.

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Cairo > Al-Qahirah Al-Qahirah Egypt View →

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Reginald Wingate View → Saad Zaghloul View →

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Britain (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland) View → Egypt, Khedivate of View → Egypt, British Protectorate of View →

Topics
Egyptian Revolution View →

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Conflict View → Mayhem View → Government View → Custom and Law View → political movement View →

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