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40. Vote on the abolition of the Shūrá Council
Date of source: Saturday, July 7, 2012
Sources said that members of the constitution-drafting panel nearly agreed on the cancellation of the 50% quota for farmers and workers in parliament and the Shūrá Council, the upper house of the Egyptian parliament. [Muhammad Sa’īd and Ahmad Mamdūh, Akhbār al-Yawm, July 7, p. 6] Read original text...
2. Islamists groups to obtain 40% of parliamentary seats
Date of source: Saturday, August 6, 2011
An investigative report, about indicators of the upcoming parliament, was carried out by two journalists from Akhbār al-Yawm. Indicators show that Islamist groups, old political parties, and businessmen will take over the parliament, with youth or new political parties seeing a major absence....
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