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Constituent Assembly to decide fate of Shura Council on Sunday
Egypt

Constituent Assembly to decide fate of Shura Council on Sunday

  The Constituent Assembly tasked with drafting Egypt's new constitution plans to hold a meeting on Sunday to decide the…
A new chapter for military-civilian dynamics in the constitution?
Egypt

A new chapter for military-civilian dynamics in the constitution?

The president would be the supreme commander of the armed forces. The defense minister, to be recruited from the military…
Patron Saints
Opinion

Patron Saints

Egypt’s revolution was leaderless, but not everyone got the memo. Today legions gravitate towards one notable or another, one visionary…
Constituent Assembly may extend president’s term to 5 years
Egypt

Constituent Assembly may extend president’s term to 5 years

The Constituent Assembly is considering extending the president’s term to five years to match the terms of members of Parliament,…
Constituent Assembly needs more time, says spokesperson
Egypt

Constituent Assembly needs more time, says spokesperson

The Constituent Assembly needs more time to finalize the new constitution and to reach a consensus over its articles, said…
Constituent Assembly proposes to expand president’s powers
Egypt

Constituent Assembly proposes to expand president’s powers

The Constituent Assembly agreed that the president should be given increased powers in the new constitution, including the power to appoint…
Monday’s papers: Speculation over Cabinet nominees
Egypt

Monday’s papers: Speculation over Cabinet nominees

Anticipation and speculation over Cabinet nominations fill Egypt’s local newspapers as the announcement of the new ministers, scheduled for Thursday,…
Constituent Assembly agrees on military budget, disagrees on declaration of war
Egypt

Constituent Assembly agrees on military budget, disagrees on declaration of war

Constituent Assembly member Abul Ela Mady on Saturday said the armed forces will not have a political role in the…
Constituent Assembly spokesperson: drafters to agree on presidential powers in days
Egypt

Constituent Assembly spokesperson: drafters to agree on presidential powers in days

The Constituent Assembly’s Ruling System committee is still discussing which powers to grant the new president, according to spokesperson Waheed…
Infighting in Constituent Assembly as draft articles presented
Egypt

Infighting in Constituent Assembly as draft articles presented

Political infighting dominated half of the general meeting of the Constituent Assembly on Tuesday, but eventually five of the assembly's…
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