Egyptian troops in Cyprus stole money and attacked French consular property
Evidence
In Cyprus, for example, various reports were sent to Mehmed Ali in Egypt informing him of the unruly conduct of his troops. In one case Ismail Bey, the commander of the Egyptian forces there, wrote that a number of soldiers had stolen 20 kises (purses) and then, out of fear of getting arrested, had taken refuge in the French consulate. Another group of soldiers attacked the residence of the French consul (who was visiting Sidon at the time) and cut down the trees in his garden. — Khaled Fahmy, All the Pasha_s Men_ Mehmed Ali, his…, 659
Categorization
Category: Factual Claims
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