EFFECTS OF THE SUEZ CANAL CRISIS 1956
Many Egyptians lost their lives including over 300 soldiers, vast quantities of equipment destroyed and property damaged. The crisis was a diplomatic, political and moral victory for Egypt, the peace terms compelled Britain to flee out of Egypt hence the full control of the canal went into the hands of the Egyptians. Total independence was realized such that by January 1957 she was free at last from the excessive influence of the western European powers, she thus achieved total political, social and economic independence. The diplomatic victory elevated Nasser’s stature both in Egypt and in the Arab world. He became the leading defender of the Arab interests against imperialism. Egypt then became a centre of Arab nationalism and Nasser became a hero to be worshipped. Nasserism became the order of the day which involved Nationalism and Islamic principles. When Egypt emerged victorious, Cairo was seen by Africans as a centre for African nationalism agitation. It attracted political...