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• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80R01443R000100240006-0
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 8, 2001
• Sequence Number: 6
• Content Type: REPORT

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THE STRUGGLE FOR POWER IN EGYPT
i,. Proclamation of Republic Result of Power Struggle:
A. Republic proclaimed on 18 June.
B. Strengthened position of Colonel Nasr, decline of General
Nagib.
C. Proclamation precipitated by internal struggle within
Revolutionary Command Council especiallyt:tense in ten
days proceeding 18 June.
II. position of Nasr:
A. Role within Revolutionary Command Council -- actual leader --
35-years-old, strongly nationalistic -- quiet bgt dynamic.
B. Present position as result of cabinet changes -- vice
premier and minister of interior.
C. Three close supporters occupy key positions --
Major Salah Salam -- early thirties --:minister of national
guidance and Sudanese affairs.
Wing Commander Abdul Baghdadi -- 35-years-old -- minister
of war and marine.
Major Hakim Amir -- 33-years-old -- commander in chief of
the Egyptian armed forces.
D. Future intentions -- Plans to become premier in two months.
Also wants to be named vice-president.
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III. Position of Nagib:
A. Original Position. Selected to lead junior officers in
movement against army corruption.
B. Present position. Premier and president with considerable
popular following.
C. Future role -- uncertain. Figurehead or struggle with Nasr.
Widespread dissatisfaction in army
over top positions assigned to Nasr
supporters may indicate future trouble.
IV. Implications for the Future:
A. Domestic problems:
1. Interference of young and inexperienced officers will
now increase.
2. Problem of administrative efficiency likewise increased.
3. Great need for experienced guidance in economic field.
No indication that it will be forthcoming.
B. Anglo-Egyptian relations:
1. Salam, young, headstrong officer, appointed minister of
Sudanese affairs.
2. Probable increased Egyptian activity in the Sudan.
3. Nasr group represents faction opposed to negotiated
settlement of canal question.
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