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In 1956 the Egyptian president, Gamal Abdel Nasser, announced the nationalisation of the Suez canal. It was a vital trade route - and his actions sparked war in the region.
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In 1956 the Egyptian president, Gamal Abdel Nasser, announced the nationalisation of the Suez canal. It was a vital trade route - and his actions sparked war in the region.
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