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Dec 4, 2012

Top News: Egyptian journalists protest draft constitution

By Egypt Source

Hundreds of journalists gathered outside the Egyptian Press Syndicate in downtown Cairo on Tuesday afternoon, waiting outside the syndicate for half an hour before marching to Tahrir Square to declare their objection to the controversial constitutional declaration which was passed by President Mohamed Morsi two weeks ago. 

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Dec 3, 2012

Why the Salafis Agreed to the Constitution

By Mahmoud Salem

Up until recently, the majority of the Salafi parties in Egypt were planning to vote against the constitutional draft that is to be put to a referendum in two weeks. While some hardliners continue to call for a boycott, the vast majority are mobilizing in favor of the constitution. Their opposition to the constitution lay […]

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Dec 3, 2012

The Common Islamist: Principle, Pragmatism, or Triumphalism?

By Jayson Casper

For many in Egypt, conspiracies and manipulations are evident, none clearer than the current battle over the Supreme Constitutional Court. Many liberals are convinced Islamists are seeking to destroy the judiciary in order to establish control over all three branches of government. But do Islamists see themselves this way? Setting aside any possible top level […]

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Dec 3, 2012

Top News: Supreme Council Overseeing Egypt’s Constitution Poll Formed

By Egypt Source

For an unofficial translation of Egypt’s draft constitution, please click here

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Dec 2, 2012

Egypt’s New Constitution: Entrenched Despotism

By Ragab Saad

President Mohamed Morsi’s recent constitutional declaration was a blow to the goals of the revolution; to achieve a real democratic transformation, to establish the rule of law, a separation of powers, and an independent judiciary. In effect, the president declared himself Pharaoh, putting himself above any challenge or opposition. Despite the decree extending the deadline fir Egypt’s draft […]

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Dec 1, 2012

Will Morsi’s Push for a National Referendum Worsen the Judicial Crisis?

By Nancy Messieh

As hundreds of thousands of President Mohamed Morsi’s supporters gathered in Cairo and Assiut on Saturday, the president announced that Egypt’s draft constitution would be put to a national referendum on December 15, 2012. The referendum will be held in just over two weeks, in the midst of an ongoing struggle between the president and the judiciary.  […]

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Nov 30, 2012

Egypt’s Economic Plan: Something Old, Something New

By Mohsin Khan

Following weeks of criticism for a lack of transparency in negotiations, Prime Minister Hisham Qandil’s cabinet finally unveiled the economic plan it presented to the IMF outlining the policies the government intends to follow to qualify for a $4.8 billion loan.  In IMF parlance, the document is the ‘Letter of Intent,’ agreed to by IMF […]

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Nov 30, 2012

An Unclear Path for Egypt’s Judiciary

By Yussef Auf

It’s been twenty two months since the Egyptian revolution was sparked in Tahrir Square. Despite the many achievements and positive results to come out of those 18 days, several crises have accompanied this difficult period in Egypt. Astute observers of current affairs will no doubt be aware of the significant negative repercussions the post-revolutionary period […]

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Nov 30, 2012

Top News: Egypt Constitution Finalized as Opposition Cries Foul

By Egypt Source

An Islamist-led assembly finalized a new constitution early on Friday aimed at transforming Egypt and paving the way for an end to a crisis that erupted when President Mohamed Morsi gave himself sweeping new powers last week.  

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Nov 29, 2012

Continued Contradictions in Egypt’s Draft Constitution: A Preliminary Reading

By Nancy Messieh

Not only did the Constituent Assembly rush suddenly into a voting session on Thursday, it also appears to be rushing through the voting process itself, aiming to place the draft constitution on President Mohamed Morsi’s desk by nightfall. The vote is taking place so quickly, that at least on one occasion, Hossam al-Gheriani, Constituent Assembly […]

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