Latest in Tag: constitutional amendments Highlight
Latest in Tag: constitutional amendments
Egyptian voters back constitutional amendments
In Numbers: 88,83% voters said yes, 11.17 % said no
Moderate turnout at Zamalek, Downtown polling stations
‘I do it for Al-Sisi to allow him to complete his achievements,” say president’s supporters
Egypt votes on constitutional amendments
Above average turnout across the country, while Al-Sisi, ministers, Azhar Grand Imam cast their votes
No days off during constitutional amendments referendum: Cabinet
Officials called on media websites to seek accuracy before publishing baseless news
Egyptians to vote on constitutional amendments next Sunday
Expats to head to polls on 19-21 April, while locals will vote on 20-22 April
Egyptian community in US will be voting “yes” on constitutional amendments
New York- The Egyptian community in the United States expressed its support to the constitutional amendments, describing the step as “a necessity for the continuation of the development process started by President Al-Sisi.” Members of the community who attended the conference held by the Egyptian American Entrepreneurship Association last week in New Jersey that they will …
Parliament approves constitutional amendments allowing Al-Sisi extra term till 2030
President shall appoint heads of judicial authorities, number of MPs reduced to 450 with at least 25% of seats allocated for women
Parliament’s subcommittee to prepare report over constitutional amendments
Committee will finalise report which will be available for members on Wednesday
National dialogue over constitutional amendments concluded
Members of legislative committee will meet Sunday to prepare final report over amendments
Abdel Aal denounces controversy over constitutional amendments on presidential term
Controversy invalid as article bans increasing number of presidential terms, not term’s duration, says parliament speaker
Egypt’s Parliament expected to conclude dialogue over constitutional amendments in April
Three more sessions expected during this week
Egypt’s Parliament began national dialogue over constitutional amendments
Constitutional law professors, media figures, university members, politicians will attend sessions
Civil society dialogues over constitutional amendments kick off on Tuesday
Dialogues to last for one month between members of unions, women organisations, other institutions
NGO’s general union to hold meetings with civil society representatives over constitutional amendments
Referendum on constitutional amendments will be held by May, says Abou ٍShoka
Hearing sessions to discuss constitutional amendments will be held within two weeks
Discussion of proposed amendment will be completed before holy month of Ramadan, says Abo Shoqa
Egypt’s Parliament approves constitutional amendments with 485 votes
Parliament referred proposed constitutional amendments to constitutional, legislative committee
Op-ed review: Africa, constitutional amendments
Writers continue to follow constitutional amendments, AU summit
Parliament likely to approve in principle constitutional amendments on Thursday
26-page report on amendments was discussed on Wednesday
Egypt’s constitutional amendments set for discussion in parliament
Abdel Aal to hold meetings with MPs to hear their views on amendments
Constitutional amendments to be discussed in plenary session on Tuesday
Abdel Aal to hold meetings with MPs to hear their opinions on reforms
Op-ed review: Constitutional amendments, human rights
Few writers comment on anticipated constitutional changes ahead of Sunday’s parliament session
Fifth of MPs submit constitutional amendments request: Badr
Various calls have been echoing to amend article 140 which limit presidential term to four years
Al-Nour Party calls for early presidential elections
“Although we support legitimacy, the interests of the country are more important”
Building and Development Party proposes constitutional fix
Gama’a Islamiyaa’s political wing puts forward mechanism to allow constitutional amendment
Referendum polls through national IDs, says interior ministry
By Mai Shams El-Din CAIRO: The Ministry of Interior confirmed on its official Facebook page that voting on the upcoming constitutional amendments will be through national IDs, and not voting cards. The voting process was subject to speculation, especially with rumors that citizens must register their names at respective local police stations in order to …
Opposition groups say proposed constitutional amendments not enough
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: While opposition groups welcomed the proposed amendments to the constitution, they maintain they are not enough to guarantee free and fair presidential elections. General coordinator of the April 6 Youth Movement, Ahmed Maher, told Daily News Egypt, “These amendments are acceptable as a temporary step until a new constitution is established …
Army tells activists constitutional amendments within two months
By Marwa Al-A’asar CAIRO: A number of activists who were involved in organizing and publicizing the Jan. 25 Revolution said Monday that they held a meeting with two senior army officers who represented the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces. During the Sunday meeting that took over three hours, the officers confirmed that the army …
Coptic activists announce 11 demands for constitutional amendments
By Essam Fadl CAIRO: A group of Coptic activists issued a statement last week listing 11 amendments they demand take place in the constitutional. Activists are waiting for the resumption of the negotiations process that was stalled after Hosni Mubarak’s ouster, saying their demands are relentless regardless of who they negotiate with. Head of Egyptian …
Constitution panel to propose six amendments
By AFP CAIRO: An Egyptian panel, formed by President Hosni Mubarak to pilot constitutional changes in the face of unprecedented protests, agreed on Wednesday to propose six amendments, the state MENA agency reported. The commission has agreed to look into changes to Article 76, which restricts who can stand for the presidency, and Article 77, …
Experts disagree over constitutional scenarios to solve crisis in Egypt
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: The debate overshadowing the Egyptian uprising revolves around the constitution and the various scenarios it offers to transfer Egypt from the current state of limbo to a state of stability, democracy and reform. Even constitutional experts disagree on the perfect scenario and how the constitution should best be interpreted and implemented. The …