Tag: President Mohamed Morsy

Religious groups react to referendum announcement

The draft constitution garners mixed responses

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Leaders of the National Salvation Front head civil parties march to Tahrir against presidential constitutional decree. (DNE / Basil Al-Dabh)
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National Rescue Front condemns referendum

Non-Islamist groups reiterate intention to march to presidential palace

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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)
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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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Some analysts believe the chances of bridging the gap between Egypt’s competing political factions are very slim. (DNE/ Mohamed Omar)
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Morsy’s legitimacy at risk

Analysts sceptical about opposition dialogue with Morsy amid protests

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Media plan blackout against Morsy

Newspapers to shut down on Tuesday, TV on Wednesday

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The Constituent Assembly is set to meet Sunday night for final discussion on the proposed draft constitution. (AFP PHOTO)
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Morsy meets with Constituent Assembly members

Some members propose a change of course

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ElBaradei, Sabahi, Amr Mousaa lead civil parties march to Tahrir on Friday against latest presidential decree. (DNE / Basil Al-Dabh)
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Samir Morcos joins National Rescue Front

Former presidential adviser joins the opposition

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Judges on strike inside the Judges Club. (DNE/ Mohamed Omar)
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President’s legal adviser in hot water with Judges Club

State Council Judges Club considers revoking Gadalla’s membership over criticism of judges

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Morsy supporters arrive in Al-Nahda Square in front of Cairo University. (DNE/ Basil El-Dabh)
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Islamists demonstrate support for president

Pro-Morsy demonstrators rally at Cairo University

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Cairo University faculty of law opposed President Mohamed Morsy’s constitutional declaration. (DNE/ File photo/ Mohamed Omar)
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Law school opposes Morsy’s declaration

Cairo University faculty of law weighs in on constitutional declaration

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