Politics & Government

Sayyid Qutb Executed for Pres. Nasser Assassination Plot

Sayyid Qutb, a prominent Egyptian thinker and activist, was executed following his conviction for conspiring to assassinate President Gamal Abdel Nasser. His execution was part of a broader crackdown on political dissent during Nasser's regime, which sought to eliminate threats from Islamist groups. Qutb's radical ideas had gained traction among youth and scholars, leading to significant unrest and influencing future Islamic movements.

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