constitution
Constitutional declaration before elections is possible, says deputy PM
Egypt
August 10, 2011
Constitutional declaration before elections is possible, says deputy PM
A new constitutional declaration might be issued before parliamentary elections if public opinion reaches a consensus on it, Deputy Prime…
Sunday’s papers: A nation trapped between past and future
Egypt
August 7, 2011
Sunday’s papers: A nation trapped between past and future
Today’s papers are still running follow-ups to last week’s major stories, such as the prosecutions of former regime figures and…
After show of force, Islamists debate role of religion in politics
Egypt
August 2, 2011
After show of force, Islamists debate role of religion in politics
In an unprecedented showing, tens of thousands of Islamists rallied in Tahrir Square last weekend to affirm their commitment to…
Amr Moussa calls for timeline for constitution and elections
Egypt
July 30, 2011
Amr Moussa calls for timeline for constitution and elections
Presidential hopeful Amr Moussa on Saturday called on Egypt's ruling military council to set a time frame for elections and…
Tahrir updates: 28 secular parties and coalitions pulling out from square
Egypt
July 29, 2011
Tahrir updates: 28 secular parties and coalitions pulling out from square
19:00: Some secular groups and individuals return to Tahrir Square after most Islamist groups have left. Many denounce the fact…
Verdict postponed on legal challenge to Mubarak step down
Egypt
July 26, 2011
Verdict postponed on legal challenge to Mubarak step down
The supreme administrative court on Tuesday postponed the announcement of its verdict in a case seeking to invalidate former President…
Brotherhood to take part in Friday protest
Egypt
July 24, 2011
Brotherhood to take part in Friday protest
The Muslim Brotherhood will take part in protests scheduled for 29 July in Cairo and other governorates under the name…
Five constitutional principles
Opinion
July 20, 2011
Five constitutional principles
Contemporary discussions about the state of Egypt are largely focused on avenging the past rather than pondering over the future.…
Political groups seek consensus on constitutional clauses, drop special role for military
Egypt
July 19, 2011
Political groups seek consensus on constitutional clauses, drop special role for military
Members of various social and political organizations have pooled their minds and resources in an attempt to create a unified…
Egypt’s military seeks future political role
Egypt
July 19, 2011
Egypt’s military seeks future political role
Egypt's ruling generals are seeking to enshrine a future role for themselves with considerable independence from civilian leaders and possibly…