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A guide to constitutional controversies

A guide to constitutional controversies

Even following the release of a first draft of the constitution, debate continues to simmer within the Constituent Assembly. Seventeen…
The court, the Brothers and the constitution

The court, the Brothers and the constitution

Amid an ongoing power struggle between the judiciary and the ruling Muslim Brotherhood, the fate of the Brotherhood-dominated Constituent Assembly…
Salafi Dawah to vote against constitution if not representative of Islamic identity

Salafi Dawah to vote against constitution if not representative of Islamic identity

The Salafi Dawah has said it cannot urge the people to vote for the new constitution if it does not…
Wednesday’s papers: Divided we stand

Wednesday’s papers: Divided we stand

The country's constitution authors top newspaper headlines for the second day, as evidenced by Al-Shorouk’s "The Constituent Assembly survived drowning."…
Former assembly speaker to be released pending graft investigation

Former assembly speaker to be released pending graft investigation

Cairo Criminal Court upheld on Wednesday the decision to release former People's Assembly Speaker Fathi Sorour in a graft case…
Committees to tweak constitution amid disputes

Committees to tweak constitution amid disputes

Constituent Assembly Chairman Hossam al-Gheriany is shelving the first draft of the constitution released to the public two weeks ago…
Authorities seize rockets in weapons bust

Authorities seize rockets in weapons bust

Security officials on Wednesday apprehended two vehicles carrying more than 100 weapons from Libya to Marsa Matrouh, according to Interior…
Sinai landmine injures four

Sinai landmine injures four

Four people were injured in a landmine explosion in North Sinai while they were digging for leftover materials and remnants…
Presidential advisers mediate Ain Sokhna port strike

Presidential advisers mediate Ain Sokhna port strike

President Mohamed Morsy's office sent two of his advisers to mediate a strike at  Ain Sokhna seaport Wednesday in an…
Opposition rebuffs president’s invitation for constitution talk

Opposition rebuffs president’s invitation for constitution talk

Opponents of the Constituent Assembly have rejected President Mohamed Morsy's invitation for a dialogue, arguing that his call "lacks the…
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