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constitutional referendum

Judges Club will not observe the referendum

Other candidates suggested

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President Mohammed Morsi (R) shakes hands with his newly appointed VP, former judge Mahmud Mekki during a swearing-in ceremony at the presidential palace in Cairo on 12 August.(AFP PHOTO / HO / EGYPTIAN PRESIDENCY)
Constituent Assembly

Mekki: Morsy’s decree may expire on 15 December

Vice-president vouches for Morsy's "sincerity" in dealing with the judiciary

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President Morsy speaks to a crowd of supporters in Tahrir Square justifying the controversial constitutional declaration AFP Photo / Stringer
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Morsy announces dialogue initiative

Presidential spokesperson attempts to reassure public

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Scenes from past human rights abuses in Egypt: plain clothed policemen arrest a political activist during a protest in Alexandria on 21 September 2010. (AFP PHOTO/ Stringer)
Constituent Assembly

Another departure from the NCHR

So far four members have resigned from the council

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A man burns a flare while stood on the Qasr Al-Nile bridge, passed by a march to Tahrir Square to protest against President Morsy’s perceived consolidation of power. (DNE/ Hassan Ibrahim)
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Anti-Morsy demonstrations spread beyond borders

Egyptian expats rally against Morsy in the US, Canada, France, Spain and…

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Wafd member says party heads met with US Ambassador

Other Rescue Front members did not meet

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constitution

Critics condemn proposed constitution

Final draft invests more powers in the office of presidency

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“Final warning” marches to presidential palace

Political groups to protest against proposed constitution Tuesday

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The constitutional referendum will be held on two stages, the final stage will take place next Saturday.. (DNE/ FILE PHOTO/ Hassan Ibrahim)
Constituent Assembly

Judgment day for constitution set

15 December vote on constitution

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The Prosecutor General Tala’at Abdallah announced on Tuesday that he has asked the Office of International Cooperation to prepare a memorandum asking Interpol to arrest former presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq. (AFP/File, Mohammed Abed)
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National Egyptian Movement Party launches

Ahmed Shafiq’s new party launches amid disturbances arising on the back of…

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