Top News: Parliament Rejects Civil Service Law, Approves Law Shielding State Deals

Egypt’s parliament rejected on Wednesday the controversial Civil Service Law after 332 MPs out of 468 voted against it. The law, which regulates appointment criteria, payments, retirements and promotions for civil workers in government agencies, was met with widespread criticism by many state employees, labor unions and labor rights activists. They say the legislation would … Continue reading Top News: Parliament Rejects Civil Service Law, Approves Law Shielding State Deals