Ahmed Rushdi (politician)

Ahmed Rushdi (1924 – 4 July 2013)^[1] was an Egyptian lieutenant general and interior minister who was in office from July 1984 to 27 February 1986.

Ahmed Rushdi
Minister of Interior
In office July 1984 – 27 February 1986
Prime Minister	Kamal Hassan Ali Ali Lutfi
Preceded by	Hassan Abu Basha
Succeeded by	Zaki Badr
Personal details
Born	1924
Died	4 July 2013 (aged 88–89)
Nationality	Egyptian
Military service
Rank	Lieutenant General

Career

Rushdi began his career in 1946, working in Egypt's security institutions.^[2] He served as the director of Cairo security from 1976 to 1978.^[2] Then he became the assistant minister of the interior in 1978. He was appointed interior minister in July 1984, replacing Hassan Abu Basha in the post.^[2] Shortly after Rushdi's appointment in November 1984, thousands of students at Cairo's Al Azhar University clashed with anti-riot police, demonstrating for academic reforms and the resignation of him.^[3]

Rushdi continued to serve as interior minister when Ali Lutfi was appointed prime minister after the resignation of Kamal Hassan Ali on 4 September 1985.^[4] Rushdi was one of the most powerful ministers in the cabinet.^[5] He resigned from office on 27 February 1986 due to rebellious activities of the central security forces in Cairo, killing nearly 38 people.^[5][6][7] The army restored order in Cairo.^[8] Rushdi was replaced by Zaki Badr in the post.^[6]