People’s Assembly

MPs vow rights of revolution injured, martyrs are a priority
Egypt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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