Swearing-In of President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in Egypt
President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi of Egypt sworn in for a third term amidst tensions in the Middle East. Rights group criticizes Egyptian government for convicting el-Sissi challenger. El-Sissi's victory in the election was widely expected.
Key Points
- El-Sissi sworn in for a third six-year term as President of Egypt
- Criticism from rights groups for lack of serious challengers in election
- Tensions in the Middle East amidst Israel-Hamas war in Gaza