Egypt: PM Refers Demonstration Law to Legislature

18 February 2013

Egyptian Prime Minister Hisham Kandil referred on Sunday the new demonstrations bill to the Shura Council (upper house of parliament).

Supporters of the law insist that it agrees with international standards but those who oppose it believe that it gives the state unprecedented powers to oppress demonstrations.

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