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Witness History: The Assassination of Anwar Sadat

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07/07/2016

The Assassination of Anwar Sadat

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On October 6th 1981, Egyptian president Anwar Sadat was killed by army officers.

On October 6th 1981, Egyptian president Anwar Sadat was killed by army officers. His death followed protests at his peace accord with Israel.

This year marks 35 years since the assassination of the Egyptian President Anwar Sadat. His death followed protests across the Arab world at his peace accord with Israel. Louise Hidalgo has spoken to his widow Jehan Sadat, about the events leading up to his death, and the day itself.

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