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Violence in Alexandria

When
June 11-12, 1882
Where
Alexandria
Part of
'Urabi revolt breaks out in Egypt

Political turmoil exploded into violence on the streets of Alexandria on June 11, 1882, and anti-Christian riots broke out there the following day.

The political turmoil exploded into violence on the streets of Alexandria on the afternoon of June 11, 1882. Anti-Christian riots broke out in Alexandria on June 12, 1882, caused by fears of an imminent invasion due to a strong naval presence.

Sources

  1. Urabi revolt Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
  2. Ahmed Urabi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25

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