Egyptian President Grants Military New Powers
President Mohamed Mursi issued a decree granting the military temporary authority to arrest civilians and safeguard state interests as a referendum on the controversial draft constitution looms.
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Will Planned Egypt Referendum Go Ahead?
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- Publisher:
- Chatham House
- Publication Date:
- 10 December 2012
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