Tag: Constituent Assembly

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Former Constituent Assembly members speak out

Former members explain the reasons behind their withdrawal

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Building and Development Party proposes constitutional fix

Gama’a Islamiyaa’s political wing puts forward mechanism to allow constitutional amendment

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The 85 people deciding the fate of Egypt

Who are the 85 Constituent Assembly members who voted on the draft…

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Parties divided over marches

Some political groups prefer to remain in Tahrir, others head to the…

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Newspapers and TV channels blackout in protest

Media protests against draft constitution

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Leaders of the National Salvation Front head civil parties march to Tahrir against presidential constitutional decree. (DNE / Basil Al-Dabh)
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National Rescue Front condemns referendum

Non-Islamist groups reiterate intention to march to presidential palace

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President Mohammed Morsi (R) shakes hands with his newly appointed VP, former judge Mahmud Mekki during a swearing-in ceremony at the presidential palace in Cairo on 12 August.(AFP PHOTO / HO / EGYPTIAN PRESIDENCY)
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Mekki: Morsy’s decree may expire on 15 December

Vice-president vouches for Morsy's "sincerity" in dealing with the judiciary

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Scenes from past human rights abuses in Egypt: plain clothed policemen arrest a political activist during a protest in Alexandria on 21 September 2010. (AFP PHOTO/ Stringer)
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Another departure from the NCHR

So far four members have resigned from the council

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The constitutional referendum will be held on two stages, the final stage will take place next Saturday.. (DNE/ FILE PHOTO/ Hassan Ibrahim)
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Judgment day for constitution set

15 December vote on constitution

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The Constituent Assembly is set to meet Sunday night for final discussion on the proposed draft constitution. (AFP PHOTO)
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Morsy meets with Constituent Assembly members

Some members propose a change of course

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