Sunday, November 25, 2012

Egyptians accuse President Morsi of rewriting rules of democracy

President Morsi's decree this week drew accusations that he was returning Egypt to the days of the Mubarak regime, but he defended his decision as an effort to protect the revolution.

Thousands of Egyptians poured into the streets around Egypt yesterday to protest a decree by President Mohamed Morsi that sidelines Egypt's judiciary, ensures the survival of a disputed constitution drafting assembly, and removes nearly all checks to his power until a new constitution is written.

 

Read more: http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2012/1124/Egyptians-accuse-President-Morsi-of-rewriting-rules-of-democracy

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