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2012-12-08 Africa Horn

Egypt: Army warns it will not allow 'dark tunnel'

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Posted by tipper 2012-12-08 11:15|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 Update
Egypt crisis: President Morsi annuls decree
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has annulled a decree he issued last month that hugely expanded his powers and sparked angry protests, officials say.

However, a news conference in Cairo was told that a controversial referendum on a draft constitution would still go ahead as planned on 15 December.

Mr Morsi's critics have accused him of acting like a dictator, but he says he is safeguarding the revolution.

He said the extra powers were needed to force through reforms.

Mr Morsi's decree of 22 November stripped the judiciary of any right to challenge his decisions and triggered violent protests on the streets of Cairo.

Posted by tipper 2012-12-08 21:41|| 2012-12-08 21:41|| Front Page Top

#2 "stripped the judiciary of any right to challenge his decisions"

You can be sure Bambi is paying close attention. >:-(

Posted by Barbara 2012-12-08 22:29|| 2012-12-08 22:29|| Front Page Top

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