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Cabinet respects verdict on Muslim Brotherhood ban
Cabinet will not take steps in dissolving Brotherhood until final verdict is out

Constituent Assembly bans formation of political parties on religious grounds
“The committee amended Article 54, which pertains to the establishment of political parties, banning the formation or activities of a party that are based on religious grounds,” Salmawy said.

EIPR condemns constitutional articles on disability rights
Organisation suggests amendments drafted by legal experts’ committee might encourage discrimination against disabled persons
Cabinet approves formation of 30 June investigative committee
30 June investigative committee expected to deliver report in at least three months

Committee to Protect the Democratic Path to hold first meeting
The committee will be responsible for executing Bahaa El-Din’s initiative
Constituent Assembly member names announced
Presidency spokesman declares names in a press conference.

Presidential advisor defends constitutional amendment
The constituent assembly formation expected to be announced soon; different institutions submit lists of nominees

Constitutional amendments mostly criticised
30 June Front puts forward a list of nominees for the constituent assembly, Misr Al-Qawia Party says it will not take participate
Justice Ministry considers changes to nationality law
Ministry pushes for stricter measures for granting Egyptian nationality
Dissolved Shura Council condemns media
Former council members issue a “blacklist” of media they accuse of siding with “coup”

Al-Nour Party rejects constituent assembly
The Salafi party opposes amending constitution under current government

30 NGOs call for a new constitution
Various organisations warned of the dangers of amending the 2012 constitution

Presidency announces transitional period to last nine months
The presidency clarifies the schedule for the transitional period, and expects national reconciliation to begin next week

Presidency launches “one people” reconciliation initiative
Interim president invites all parties to a meeting the first week of Ramadan

Qandil holds meeting over Nile water issue
Prime Minister meets with Supreme Committee for Nile Water

Antiquities ministry forms National Committee on heritage sites
The committee plans on meeting monthly to improve conditions of existing World Heritage Sites and to put forward new candidates

Popular figures offer solutions to Ethiopian dam
The Popular Diplomatic Committee will form an NGO to thoroughly tackle the issue; invites experts to join

Finance Minister: New reform plan for petroleum sector
Aim to provide electricity subsidies and ensure the safe transport of gas to factories

Witness protection discussed in Shura Council
A committee in the Shura Council is discussing a draft law to protect witnesses; a law which lawyers say is much needed

Head of General Book Organisation dismissed
Ahmed Megahed learned of his dismissal through a letter from the Ministry of Culture

Egyptian Central Bank announces key interest rates will not change
Egypt’s Central Bank recently announced on its website that key interest rates on deposits and loans would remain unchanged after a meeting held by its committee for monetary policy.

Classes to resume at MIU starting 20 April
Administration and students to withdraw complaints filed against one another

Al-Dostour Party youth launch initiative
The initiative which aims to mend party rift comes after a second sit-in by party youth in objection to internal affairs

Al-Azhar brings political groups together
Prominent opposition figures, church representatives and political groups have agreed on Al-Azhar’s initiative to resolve the current crisis
Fact finding report handed to prosecution
After around six months of investigations, a fact finding committee set up to examine the injury and deaths of protesters has completed its report

Five suspended AUC students referred to disciplinary committee
University’s administration outlines student strike fallout

World Bank blames occupation for suffering Palestinian economy
PA faces multimillion dollar budget gap

Assembly votes to review constitutional articles
Ten-member advisory committee selected, having no voting privilege

Nile University strikers not happy with committee’s solution
The strike continues as the students refuse the solution proposed

Government prepares development strategy for Suez Canal Axis
Government seeks developing the Suez Canal area