Current Affairs Till Jan 2014
Main features of new Constitution
The President can serve a term of four years for two times and can be impeached by the Parliament.
Islam remains the state religion but it provides for absolute religious freedom giving some protection to minorities (Christians and Jews).
The state guarantees equality between men and women.
Parties may not be formed on the grounds of religion, race, gender or geography.
Military to appoint defence minister for next eight years.
- Egypt approved the new Constitution in a referendum held by the Egypt’s electoral commission on 18 January 2014.
- The proposed new Constitution was drafted by a 50-member committee headed by Amr Moussa in December 2013.
Main features of new Constitution
The President can serve a term of four years for two times and can be impeached by the Parliament.
Islam remains the state religion but it provides for absolute religious freedom giving some protection to minorities (Christians and Jews).
The state guarantees equality between men and women.
Parties may not be formed on the grounds of religion, race, gender or geography.
Military to appoint defence minister for next eight years.
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