Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Abdel Fattah el-Sisi born?November 19, 1954
2. Where was Abdel Fattah el-Sisi born?Cairo, Egypt
3. What is the current role?President of Egypt (since June 2014)
4. What is the significant political action?Led the 2013 Egyptian coup d'état, overthrowing President Mohamed Morsi
5. Who is Abdel Fattah el‑Sisi?He is the leader of Egypt, a country in Africa and the Middle East. He used to be a soldier and now makes big decisions for his country.
6. How did he become the President of Egypt?He was a decorated military officer and became Minister of Defense in 2012. In 2013 he helped remove President Morsi and became President in 2014.

Coup d'état: The sudden and illegal seizure of power from a government, often by the military.
Authoritarianism: A form of government characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms.
Human Rights: Fundamental rights and freedoms to which all people are entitled, such as freedom of speech and fair treatment.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.