Egypt navy commander takes Suez top spot

Middle East

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

The commander of Egypt’s navy has retired from his post to take up the top spot at the Suez Canal Authority, news outlets in the country reported this week. Mohab Mamish, head of the navy since 2007, made the move on the order of new President Mohamed Morsy. Mamish takes over from Ahmed Fadel, who was appointed by former President Hosni Mubarak to secure the passage of U.S. troops through the canal during the American-led invasion of Iraq. According to rep...

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