Egypt’s constitution

The Communications Committee of the House of Representatives on Monday approved a draft law proposed by the government to protect…

Most discussion about women’s rights in the draft constitution focused on Article 68, which guaranteed women’s equality with men as…

Since 25 January 2011, Egyptian women have entered a new phase of struggle. Analyzing the constitution-drafting process, currently one of…

“Nobody knows anything about us, neither the liberals nor the Islamists. They are just busy with the constitution and other…

The identity-focused controversy on the role of Sharia as a source of legislation has confounded expectations, occupying the main stage…

Of the three demands that Egyptians took to Tahrir Square in the wake of the 25 January revolution — bread,…

Over the last weeks, the presidential election has dominated Egypt’s political conversation, eclipsing a topic of far greater importance: the…

Dozens of demonstrators, including several high profile figures, protested Saturday against the composition of the 100-member constituent assembly, which will…

Egypt’s military rulers received a major blow on Saturday when a court in Cairo referred the legal provision for trying civilians…

A coalition of Islamic groups issued a statement on Monday refusing supra-constitutional principles. The Islamic Forces Coalition said issuing the…