People’s Assembly
MPs vow rights of revolution injured, martyrs are a priority
Egypt
January 25, 2012
MPs vow rights of revolution injured, martyrs are a priority
The newly formed People’s Assembly honored those killed and injured during the 25 January revolution in a statement issued Wednesday.…
Blow by blow: The People’s Assembly’s first day
Egypt
January 24, 2012
Blow by blow: The People’s Assembly’s first day
Egypt's first post-Mubarak parliament convened on Monday at 11 am. It was presided over by the oldest MP, Mahmoud Al-Saqqa…
Tuesday’s papers: Parliamentary shenanigans, and the revolution continues
Egypt
January 24, 2012
Tuesday’s papers: Parliamentary shenanigans, and the revolution continues
The newly elected post-revolution People's Assembly convened yesterday for an incredibly long-winded and sometimes farcical inaugural session. What was supposed…
Parliament session kicks off with discussion of martyrs
Egypt
January 24, 2012
Parliament session kicks off with discussion of martyrs
The People’s Assembly on Tuesday began its session by discussing how the government should respond to the demands of the…
Thank-you telegram to Tantawi stirs up People’s Assembly spat
Egypt
January 24, 2012
Thank-you telegram to Tantawi stirs up People’s Assembly spat
Members of the People's Assembly had another argument in a late Monday afternoon session after newly elected Speaker Saad al-Katatny…
As Parliament convenes, others take to the streets
Egypt
January 23, 2012
As Parliament convenes, others take to the streets
Thousands of protesters coming from different parts of Cairo have gathered in the vicinity of the People's Assembly, which held…
Celebrations and protests compete for attention outside Parliament
Egypt
January 23, 2012
Celebrations and protests compete for attention outside Parliament
There was almost a party atmosphere on Maglis al-Shaab Street, where the Parliament building is located, this morning. Men carrying…
Egypt’s new Parliament elects FJP figure as speaker
Egypt
January 23, 2012
Egypt’s new Parliament elects FJP figure as speaker
Egypt's Islamist-led Parliament voted to appoint Mohamed Saad al-Katatny as People’s Assembly speaker during its first session. Katatny competed with…
New Salafi MPs alter oath in possible sign of what’s to come
Egypt
January 23, 2012
New Salafi MPs alter oath in possible sign of what’s to come
The inaugural session of Egypt’s first post-Hosni Mubarak People's Assembly kicked off on Monday with ultra-orthodox Islamists insisting on adding…
Egypt’s new People’s Assembly swears in today, but powers are dubious
Egypt
January 23, 2012
Egypt’s new People’s Assembly swears in today, but powers are dubious
Egypt’s first post-Hosni Mubarak People's Assembly will hold its first session today amid skepticism over the level of autonomy the…