constitution
Members’ withdrawals make constituent assembly illegitimate, experts say
Egypt
March 28, 2012
Members’ withdrawals make constituent assembly illegitimate, experts say
Egypt’s next constitution will not be legitimate became of the frequent withdrawals of members elected to the constituent assembly, law…
Tantawi: Different social groups should participate in writing constitution
Egypt
March 28, 2012
Tantawi: Different social groups should participate in writing constitution
The heads of parties and political powers represented in the People's Assembly agreed in a meeting with Field Marshal Hussein…
Court sets date to rule on constituent assembly
Egypt
March 27, 2012
Court sets date to rule on constituent assembly
The controversy over the constituent assembly saw fresh developments Tuesday after an Egyptian court set a date to rule on…
Diplomatic Club denounces discarding its constituent assembly nominees
Egypt
March 27, 2012
Diplomatic Club denounces discarding its constituent assembly nominees
The Egyptian Diplomatic Club, in its capacity as representative of all diplomats of the Foreign Ministry, denounced on Tuesday the…
April 6 launches campaign for Egyptians to discuss visions for constitution
Egypt
March 27, 2012
April 6 launches campaign for Egyptians to discuss visions for constitution
The April 6 Youth Movement on Tuesday launched its “Write Your Constitution” campaign, which aims to develop a “draft constitution…
Court reviews case against constitution-writing assembly makeup
Egypt
March 27, 2012
Court reviews case against constitution-writing assembly makeup
The Administrative Court on Tuesday will review a case contesting the makeup of the Parliament-elected assembly tasked with writing Egypt’s…
US downplays concerns over Islamist domination of constituent assembly
Egypt
March 27, 2012
US downplays concerns over Islamist domination of constituent assembly
The US State Department on Monday downplayed concerns about Islamists tightening their grip on the formation of a 100-member panel…
Jama’a al-Islamiya: We will insist on application of Sharia
Egypt
March 26, 2012
Jama’a al-Islamiya: We will insist on application of Sharia
An MP from Jama’a al-Islamiya’s Construction and Development Party and member of the constituent assembly, Hani Noureddin, said Monday that…
At least 14 public figures withdraw from constitution-writing committee
Egypt
March 26, 2012
At least 14 public figures withdraw from constitution-writing committee
Political figures and MPs backed out of the constitution-writing committee Monday, calling into question the committee’s legitimacy in drafting the…
MP Amr Hamzawy withdraws from constitution-writing assembly
Egypt
March 26, 2012
MP Amr Hamzawy withdraws from constitution-writing assembly
Independent MP Amr Hamzawy announced his withdrawal from the constitution-writing assembly Monday, saying it lacks fair political representation. Hamzawy said…