Anwar Sadat

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Why was Anwar Sadat assassinated? Anwar Sadat
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Why was Anwar Sadat assassinated?

Anwar Sadat was assassinated on October 6, 1981, by fundamentalist officers during a military parade. The primary motive behind the assassination was Sadat's peace initiatives with Israel, especially the Camp David Accords, which angered many within the Arab world. Additionally, his domestic policies and repression of political dissent sparked opposition from various groups, culminating in his assassination.