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Egyptian president granted ‘half’ his powers in new constitution
Egypt

Egyptian president granted ‘half’ his powers in new constitution

Gamal Gibril, rapporteur of the Constituent Assembly’s political system committee, told reporters on Sunday that the new constitution reduces the…
Constitution draft raises concern about women’s rights
Egypt

Constitution draft raises concern about women’s rights

The latest draft of the constitution includes a clause that would limit the rights held by women to those compatible…
Sabbahi demands changes for constitutional articles on freedoms
Egypt

Sabbahi demands changes for constitutional articles on freedoms

  Hamdeen Sabbahi, founder of the new Popular Current Party and former presidential candidate, said on Wednesday evening that he…
Constituent Assembly decides on Sharia, parliamentary elections
Egypt

Constituent Assembly decides on Sharia, parliamentary elections

The Constituent Assembly tasked with drafting the new constitution has agreed to preserve Article 2 of the 1971 Constitution without…
Gheriany says Constituent Assembly to complete draft in November
Egypt

Gheriany says Constituent Assembly to complete draft in November

The head of the Constituent Assembly said Monday that the body would complete a draft of the new constitution in…
Salafi-Brotherhood dispute over Article 2 of constitution escalates
Egypt

Salafi-Brotherhood dispute over Article 2 of constitution escalates

Disagreements between the Salafi-oriented Nour Party and the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party have escalated over the text of…
Parliament to re-attempt forming constituent assembly
Egypt

Parliament to re-attempt forming constituent assembly

Egypt will try again on Tuesday to set up an assembly to write a new constitution, the parliamentary speaker said…
Calls return for boycotting ‘murky’ elections
Egypt

Calls return for boycotting ‘murky’ elections

Out of some 53 million eligible voters, tens of millions are expected to partake in Egypt’s upcoming presidential elections. An…
The myth of Egypt’s liberal constitution
Opinion

The myth of Egypt’s liberal constitution

In the years leading up to January 2011, Egypt’s past often appeared as an admonishment to the present. While their…
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