constitution
The constituent assembly nominees dissected
Egypt
March 25, 2012
The constituent assembly nominees dissected
The votes are still being counted, but the names of the hundred people nominated to draft Egypt’s next constitution have…
Presidential hopeful warns of coup if Islamists hegemonize power
Egypt
March 25, 2012
Presidential hopeful warns of coup if Islamists hegemonize power
Presidential hopeful Hesham al-Bastawisi has warned of a potential military coup if Islamists “continue to attempt to exclusively dominate power…
Parliament names members of constitution-writing assembly
Egypt
March 25, 2012
Parliament names members of constitution-writing assembly
People’s Assembly Speaker Saad al-Katatny on Sunday announced the names of the 100 members of the constituent assembly elected by…
Liberal parties withdraw from constituent assembly session
Egypt
March 24, 2012
Liberal parties withdraw from constituent assembly session
Parliament members from the Free Egyptians Party, the Revolution Continues Coalition, and the Egyptian Social Democratic Party abandoned talks Saturday…
Protesters decry Parliament’s domination of constituent assembly
Egypt
March 24, 2012
Protesters decry Parliament’s domination of constituent assembly
Dozens of demonstrators, including several high profile figures, protested Saturday against the composition of the 100-member constituent assembly, which will…
Parliament meets to elect constituent assembly members
Egypt
March 24, 2012
Parliament meets to elect constituent assembly members
Egypt's Islamist-dominated Parliament began a session on Saturday to elect the 100-person assembly that will draft the new constitution, amid…
Path set by constitutional referendum seems unlikely
Egypt
March 22, 2012
Path set by constitutional referendum seems unlikely
As the countdown for presidential elections races on, uncertainty continues to mar Egypt's transitional path since the new president may…
Thursday’s papers: Brotherhood considers joining presidential race
Egypt
March 22, 2012
Thursday’s papers: Brotherhood considers joining presidential race
Reports that the Muslim Brotherhood may field a presidential candidate in the upcoming race carries headlines after the death of…
Brotherhood’s party claims 30% of constituent assembly
Egypt
March 20, 2012
Brotherhood’s party claims 30% of constituent assembly
Farid Ismail, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party, said on Tuesday that the party's representation in…