A look at key articles passed by Egypts constituent assembly for draft charter. In the preamble, the draft states: we, now, are writing a constitution that continues to build a democratic, modern country with a civilian government. The word civilian in Arabic indicates non-religious and non-military. The term had stirred anger among ultraconservative Islamists who consider it synonymous with secularist. However, Shariah, will be continued to be the solemn law in Egypt what is a serious handicap. The draft also says in the preamble that we are writing a constitution which ensures that the principles of Islamic Shariah are the main source of legislation. What is good religious parties will not be able to participate in politics. The draft prohibits political activity or the establishment of political parties based on religion, dealing a blow to movements like the Muslim Brotherhood, its Freedom and Justice party, and Al-Nour, an ultraconservative Salafi party... foxnews/world/2013/11/30/look-at-key-articles-passed-by-egypt-constituent-assembly-for-draft-charter/ More here: english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/87891/Egypt/Politics-/member-committee-bars-torture,-guarantees-freedom-.aspx #Egypt #Cairo #Tahrir #SpringRevolution #MiddleEast #Freedom #Liberty
Posted on: Sat, 30 Nov 2013 22:54:52 +0000
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