His appointment as Easter Island governor sparked protests from indigenous Polynesians on the island, who feared he planned land deals.

The appointment sparked a national debate over the appointment of an African-American to such a high office.

But the appointment could spark a new round of strife.

The appointment of convicted Provisional IRA member Rosa McLaughlin as vice principal sparked anger in 2013.

Gilruth's appointment sparked his enthusiasm for economic development of the Northern Territory by means of "mining, crop-growing and pastoralism".

The personal appointment of bishops by the Emperors had sparked the investiture controversy, and in its aftermath the emperors were unable to use the bishops for this end.

Even before these problems came to light, Mr. Webster's appointment as head of the board sparked sharp criticism from Democrats and some big investors.

His appointment as prime minister sparked a brief surge in Labour support as the party topped most opinion polls that autumn.

In addition, the interim government's appointment of a new mayor of Kyzyl-Kiya in Batken Province sparked protests in the town.

His appointment sparked protests by human rights groups, who expressed fears that Mr. Macedo would cover up past military misdeeds and "militarize" the civilian police.