Egypt's interim president appoints 18 governors

On August 13, 18 new governors and 9 deputy governors appointed by Egyptian interim President Atly Mansour were sworn in.

This is the first reshuffle of provincial officials in Egypt since the July 3 coup that ousted the government of former President Mohamed Morsi.

In addition to the 18 newly appointed governors, six old governors continued in office, one governor was transferred to another locality, and two positions remained vacant in the Red Sea and Menoufiya provinces due to candidates refusing to accept the assignment.

Appointed governors meet in Cairo. (Photo: Presstv)

According to Al Ahram newspaper, 11 of the 18 new governors are retired army and police generals who have served in border provinces.

Three of them were assigned to key cities including Port Said, Alexandria - the site of frequent violent clashes between supporters and opponents of ousted President Morsi - and the tourist city of Luxor.

Earlier in late June, just days before he was ousted following massive opposition protests, Mr Morsi appointed 17 new governors in a move widely seen as aimed at consolidating Islamist power.

This controversial appointment decision has sparked a wave of harsh criticism and increased public discontent./.

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