Tag: parliament

Tunisian bill set to criminalise ‘values-based offences”

Rights group: "The draft bill would provide prison terms and fines for…

Ahmed Khalifa Ahmed Khalifa

Controversy over Awqaf appointment continues

The appointment of Mohamed Yousri Ibrahim has been widely criticised by religious…

Ahmed Khalifa Ahmed Khalifa

ElBaradei set to unite opposition with his new political party

The party’s founding committee held a conference and issued a founding manifesto…

Ahmed Aboulenein Ahmed Aboulenein

Political Impasse in Tunisia

In Tunisia, a new political challenge faces Tunisian lawmakers but the people…

Hend Kortam Hend Kortam

Salafi MP scandal ends with suspended sentence and a fine

A former Salafi MP has been sentenced and fined for committing an…

Ahmed Khalifa Ahmed Khalifa

Constitution on the double

As deadline looms, wrangling and power consolidation motivate the constitution drafting

Ahmed Aboulenein Ahmed Aboulenein

Cassation Court claims it has no jurisdiction over parliament fight

Egypt's highest court backed out of ruling on the membership of Parliament,…

Rana Muhammad Taha Rana Muhammad Taha

Cassation Court further complicates fate of People’s Assembly

Egypt's highest court rules that it does not have the power to…

Moustafa Ayad Moustafa Ayad

Legitimacy challenged in courts

The conflict is between institutions filled with former Hosni Mubarak regime loyalists…

Rana Muhammad Taha Rana Muhammad Taha

Morsy backs down

President Morsy will uphold the Supreme Constitutional Court’s decision to dissolve the…

Ahmed Aboulenein Ahmed Aboulenein