Latest in Tag: constitution Highlight
Latest in Tag: constitution
NGO âshockedâ at continued detention of anti-Protest Law demonstrators
Case involves trial of 24 people charged with breaching Protest Law
Al-Jazeera ruling âdisturbing sign for the future of the Egyptian pressâ: Rights groups
Local and international rights groups quick to condemn âpolitically orchestratedâ trial
Rights group calls to stop contempt of religion trials
EIPR says growing frequency of contempt of religion trials undermines citizenship and guarantees for religious freedoms
13 rights groups condemn seizure of ANHRI publication
Rights groups say seizure, arrest of printer new step in silencing independent voices
International Press Institute urges future president to protect journalists
Statement also calls for release of detained, charged journalists
Carter Center concerned over Egypt transition, provides recommendations
The centre deployed an âexpert missionâ which assessed the political and legal context around the presidential elections, providing recommendations
Foreign ministry meets German delegation to discuss EU monetary aid, transition
Egypt and Germany also talk about parliamentary cooperation
Next Egyptian parliament to have 630 seats
Number of representatives in next parliament will be extended up to 630 member, 600 of which elected and 30 appointed by the president
Torture is an âunwritten lawâ: Rights groups
Rights groups condemn continued torture practices
The Arab Worldâs options
By Marwan Muasher When the Arab awakening began in 2011, its primary goal should have been to advance pluralism and democracy â causes that were neglected in the Arab worldâs first, anti-colonial awakening in the 20th century. But, after three years of struggle, the process has only just begun. Will the second Arab awakening finally …
Coal usage scrutinised by experts and researchers
Effects of coal usage on the lives of Egyptians addressed in a symposium
The 2014 Egyptian Constitution: Without accountability, checks or balances: Part II
The following is the second of a two part article by the Arab Reform Initiative, an independent research network, concerning the 2014 constitutionâs treatment of human rights and the separation of powers in the government. The first part, published yesterday, addressed the constitutionâs articles concerning the military and security apparatus. The second part, below, deals …
The 2014 Egyptian Constitution:Without accountability, checks or balances
The following is the first of a two part article by the Arab Reform Initiative, an independent research network, concerning the 2014 constitutionâs treatment of human rights and the separation of powers in the government. The first part, below, addresses the constitutionâs articles concerning the military and security apparatus. The second part, dealing with the …
Egyptian representative to UN addresses human rights concerns
Walid Mahmoud Abdel Nasser says Egypt determined to build democratic institutions, protect human rights
Citizens facing trials to be restricted from exercising political rights
State Council amending political rights law
NGO criticises prosecution of Shiâa
The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights said it is deeply concerned by a recent court sentencing of a Shiâa citizen to five years in prison
Libyans vote for constitution body amid bombs, tensions
Polling stations opened across most of Libya, although they stayed closed in Derna after gunmen forced one voting centre to shut
A constitution not worth its ink
Since the new constitution passed, I have been flooded with emails and meetings from foreign journalists, lawyers, rights advocates and what have you, asking the same question: Isnât the newly passed constitution better in preserving human rights and freedoms, compared to the previous one(s)? And shouldnât this be enough for Egyptians? I have faced the …
Al-Nour Party lists challenges for next president
The Islamist party says it will not field a presidential candidate and will evaluate nominees based on a number of criteria
Police campaign to arrest juveniles yields positive results: Interior ministry
Detentions have been made to combat human trafficking, child labour and juveniles at risk
Foreign ministry rejects European Parliament resolution
A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it does not accept interference in Egyptian judicial affairs
Limited cabinet reshuffle imminent: PM
El-Beblawi says defence minister seat may be vacant, alluding to Al-Sisiâs possible presidential candidacy
Next president will need popular support to make difficult decisions: Mansour
Interim President Adly Mansour expresses doubt that reconciliation with the Muslim Brotherhood will occur
Minister of Finance prepares for new constitutionâs implementation
Ahmed Galal forms a committee to be tasked with reviewing the financial regulations and economic articles of the new constitution
Presidency amends military judiciary law
Military judiciary subject to new measures resulting in closer resemblance to civilian judiciary
Tunisia parliament approves new cabinet line-up
The line-up was only agreed after weeks of horse-trading and will replace the government led by the Islamist Ennahda party, which accepted last year to step down as part of deal to end a crippling political crisis.
Presidential election preparations underway
Committee tasked with holding elections meets with three ministries
Tunisia leaders sign new constitution
Marzouki was the first to sign the charter which the national assembly adopted by an overwhelming majority in an overnight session.
Tunisia gets new constitution and caretaker cabinet
The prime minister named a caretaker cabinet tasked with organising fresh polls
Presidential elections first: Mansour
Interim President Adly Mansour says prosecution will review cases of detainees under investigation