Latest in Tag: constitution Highlight
Latest in Tag: constitution
Constituent Assembly make-up draws mixed reactions
Islamists decry lack of sufficient representation in amending constitution
Pro-Morsi protests will do no good, says Al-Nour leader
Al Nour party president says his acceptance of army’s roadmap was not carte blanche to military
Constituent Assembly member names announced
Presidency spokesman declares names in a press conference.
Arab League should send fact-finding mission to Egypt: Arab rights groups
Arab civil society organistations blame “lack of political will” for human rights infringements
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
Presidential decree announces increase in pensions
Adly Mansour releases a two article decree announcing termination of “defective” social security law
The Muslim Brotherhood’s fate: An Algerian explosion or a Turkish resurrection?
By Nervana Mahmoud October 6, 1981 _____ the distance between my home and the bakery was no more than a few hundred metres, yet it felt like an endless journey. The vibrant streets of Cairo were reduced to a deafening silence, as if everyone has disappeared. My mother and I were totally unaware that President …
Al-Nour to participate in amending constitution
The Salafi Al-Nour Party announces it will take part in the 50-member committee to finalise amended draft constitution
Tamarod likely to form political party
Grassroots campaign says becoming a party is “the next step”
Political factions air concerns over 50-member constitutional committee
Al-Nour party denies its decision regarding its participation
All parties welcome to participate in amending constitution: El-Moslimany
The presidency says it will not interfere in the work of the assembly set to draft the amended constitution
Presidency receives draft constitutional amendments
The Egyptian presidency received on Wednesday draft constitutional amendments from the judicial committee, which spent one month revising articles from the suspended 2012 constitution, according to a presidency statement. A decree on 8 July by interim president Adly Mansour ordered that a 10-member judicial committee be formed to propose amendments to the suspended 2012 constitution …
Constitutional amendments to be submitted on Tuesday
130 articles amended so far
Al-Nour Party rejects constituent assembly
The Salafi party opposes amending constitution under current government
Activist group presses for constitutional amendment to ban military trials
No Military Trials for Civilians puts forward submission for constitutional amendments
Conscience Front head calls on Al-Sisi to meet with Morsi
The Conscience Front demands release of political prisoners and reopening of satellite channels
Morsi supporters reject Mansour’s address, vow to continue demonstrations
Adly Mansour pledges “calculated steps” against protesters
Constitutional Amendment Commission revealed
Presidency announces layout of commission to rework 2012 constitution
US senators urge end to violence in Egypt and release of MB leaders
Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham call for a transitional roadmap with clear timetables and inclusive reconciliation
Nazra nominates female candidates for constitution amendments
The female studies group creates a list of prominent female figures
Foreign ministry critical of South Africa
Foreign ministry denounces South Africa’s statement regarding recent events in the country
Political groups weigh in on constitution
Women’s rights group advocates the drafting of new constitution based on findings of past committees
Women’s group denounces Brotherhood
The National Council for Women outlined its resistance to the 2012 constitution, declaring the Brotherhood’s rule as the “worst and most cruel” for women
Constituent Assembly accused of corruption
Accusations against senior members of the 2012 Constituent Assembly will be reviewed by the Public Prosecutor
Former Shura Council member visits Washington
Mona Makram Ebeid stresses the importance of parliamentary cabinet and rejects any “American threats”
30 NGOs call for a new constitution
Various organisations warned of the dangers of amending the 2012 constitution
The murky waters of June 30, part 3:Old players and new games
As we move ahead as a nation with a new transition plan, it’s important to note who is and who isn’t a player in this new phase, and where they fall in this new state order. People who are out of the stage of influence are both the Muslim Brotherhood and the independent Jan 25 …
Transitional government creating “foundation for future regimes”
Hazem El-Beblawi: “As an Egyptian citizen, I suggest that the constitution be as short as possible to focus on the foundational rights of the citizen”
Committee begins work amending constitution
The Legal Experts Committee, consisting of ten judges and experts, begins its work on constitutional amendments on Sunday