Sunday 21 April 2019

Egyptians vote in referendum to extend President's Rule

Egyptians vote in referendum to extend President's Rule

Egyptians voted  in a referendum that aims to cement the rule of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

Vote were casted for amendments to the constitution to allow 64-year-old Sisi to run for another six-year term

this will boost his control over the judiciary and giving the military even greater influence in political life.

Egyptian parliament endorsed the constitutional changes, which also include the creation of a second parliamentary chamber and a quota ensuring at least 25 per cent of lawmakers are women.

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