House of Representatives
Women’s council hails MPs defense of women’s representation in parliament
Egypt
February 23, 2016
Women’s council hails MPs defense of women’s representation in parliament
The National Council for Women (NCW) has praised female MPs for defending women’s rights to representation in parliamentary committees. The House…
Okasha removed from parliamentary chamber after calling for early elections
Egypt
February 22, 2016
Okasha removed from parliamentary chamber after calling for early elections
MP and controversial media host Tawfiq Okasha was removed from Monday's parliamentary session by an impromptu vote after clashing with…
Parliament approves resignation of MP appointed by Sisi
Egypt
February 21, 2016
Parliament approves resignation of MP appointed by Sisi
Parliament approved in its Sunday session the resignation of Serry Seyam, one of the 28 members appointed by President Abdel…
No military trials in police laws amendments: minister
Egypt
February 21, 2016
No military trials in police laws amendments: minister
Legal changes aimed at improving the conduct of policemen will not include military trials for those policemen accused of violations,…
Parliament speaker calls on Switzerland to return smuggled funds
Egypt
February 16, 2016
Parliament speaker calls on Switzerland to return smuggled funds
Egypt's House of Representatives Speaker Ali Abdel Aal visited the Swiss parliament in Bern on Monday, the first visit of…
Cabinet reshuffle possible in March: Govt sources
Egypt
February 16, 2016
Cabinet reshuffle possible in March: Govt sources
A high-profile government source has pointed to “consultations among regulatory bodies” for a Cabinet reshuffle in March that could see…
House of Representatives ends preparations ahead of Sisi’s speech
Egypt
February 11, 2016
House of Representatives ends preparations ahead of Sisi’s speech
The House of Representatives’ general secretariat has ended its preparations for the session at which President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will…
Government preparing new Civil Service Law: minister
Egypt
February 9, 2016
Government preparing new Civil Service Law: minister
The government is working on a new draft law on civil service, replacing a controversial document repudiated by the parliament…
President-appointed MP quits, decrying ‘marginalization’
Egypt
February 9, 2016
President-appointed MP quits, decrying ‘marginalization’
A House of Representatives member submitted his resignation on Monday, complaining of what he described as the “marginalization” he was…
MPs vote against postponing panel on govt corruption
Egypt
February 7, 2016
MPs vote against postponing panel on govt corruption
The House of Representatives has voted with a 54 percent majority against a proposal to postpone the formation of a…