During the war, Egypt's national capitalist industry developed. After the war, Britain made a comeback, and Egyptian industry and commerce suffered heavy losses. Moreover, Egypt's senior officials are all British, which has caused dissatisfaction among Egyptians. In addition, in order to win over Egypt in the war, Britain promised Egypt independence four times after the war. Therefore, after the armistice, the Egyptian people hoped that the British colonial authorities would fulfill their commitments. 1918165438+10/3 that is, on the third day after the armistice, Chai, a political representative of the Egyptian national bourgeoisie, and other three people went to see wingate, the British High Commissioner in Egypt, demanding that Britain take back the protection right in the name of Egypt, end the wartime state and realize Egypt's political independence.

Chai Erru was born in a rich peasant family, received higher education, and became a nationalist while studying at Azhar University. 1882 participated in the anti-British war led by Arabi. However, the request of Chai Ruhr and others was flatly rejected by the British side. After that, the chairman decided to organize a delegation to European countries to attend the upcoming Paris Peace Conference. To this end, he organized a petition signed by 2 million people. The British colonial authorities banned the issuance of passports to Cherul, and arrested four leaders, including Cherul, on March 8, 2009.

Because the word delegation is called Wafd in Arabic, the organization led by Chairul is called Wafd. This is a political party that promotes the independence of Egypt and abolishes the monarchy. Egyptian nationalist party.