1915-1916: Hussein-McMahon letters (jul 14, 1915 – mar 10, 1916)
Description:
Hussein Ali, emir (governor) of Mecca (Saudi Arabia), and Sir Henry McMahon, the British high commissioner in Egypt exchanged a series of 10 letters in 1915–16.The implied promise is of British support of an independent Arab state:
1. GB recognizes Arab independence
2. GB will protect Arab religious sites
3. GB will assist Arabs with making a government
4. Arabs can only ally with GB
5. Arabs will recognize GB's colonies, help economy
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Date:
jul 14, 1915
mar 10, 1916
~ 8 months