"Essam Sharaf is the first Egyptian politician who, after protesting against the regime, was appointed Prime Minister," the Cairo daily newspaper. The army, which ensures the transition since the fall of Mubarak, February 11, was charged March 3 to form a new government. He replaces Ahmed Shafik, who is appointed by Mubarak before his departure, was challenged by the street.
Sharaf, briefly Minister of Transport under Mubarak, had joined the protests on February 8.
Sharaf, briefly Minister of Transport under Mubarak, had joined the protests on February 8.
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