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Violent clashes erupt on Qasr al-Aini
Egypt
January 26, 2013
Violent clashes erupt on Qasr al-Aini
Violent clashes are raging on Qasr al-Aini Street between security forces and protesters in front of the Shura Council. Nile…
Draft transitional justice bill would give committees far-reaching powers
Egypt
January 19, 2013
Draft transitional justice bill would give committees far-reaching powers
The Shura Council Human Rights Committee is working on a draft transitional justice law that would establish special courts and…
Ahead of critical rulings, anti-Brotherhood protesters gather at court
Egypt
January 15, 2013
Ahead of critical rulings, anti-Brotherhood protesters gather at court
Outside a courthouse built to resemble an ancient Egyptian sun temple, a group of protestors chants against their “Pharaoh.” Cairo’s…
Salvation Front members decide to sit together in Shura Council meetings
Egypt
January 14, 2013
Salvation Front members decide to sit together in Shura Council meetings
Representatives of the National Salvation Front in the Shura Council have formed a committee to unify their position on draft…
Shura Council committee approves electronic voting system
Egypt
January 14, 2013
Shura Council committee approves electronic voting system
An electronic voting system may be in place by next year, once the draft elections law is passed by the…
Shura Council divided over quota for Copts in Parliament
Egypt
January 14, 2013
Shura Council divided over quota for Copts in Parliament
The suggested quota for Coptic participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections triggered intense controversy during the Shura Council’s Legislative Committee…
Tight security around SCC ahead of anticipated verdict
Egypt
January 14, 2013
Tight security around SCC ahead of anticipated verdict
Nearly 500 police were deployed on Monday around the Supreme Constitutional Court in Cairo as the court prepares to issue…
Armed Forces rejects law allowing conscription evaders to run for Parliament
Egypt
January 12, 2013
Armed Forces rejects law allowing conscription evaders to run for Parliament
A military source told Al-Masry Al-Youm on Saturday that commanders from the Armed Forces reject a bill that would allow…
Protesters to secure SCC during dissolution case
Egypt
January 12, 2013
Protesters to secure SCC during dissolution case
A number of revolutionary forces and parties will demonstrate in front of the Supreme Constitutional Court Tuesday to prevent Islamists…