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A handout photograph made available by the Egyptian Presidency Press Office on 19 July 2013 shows interim Egyptian President Adli Mansour during his televised speech aired 18 July, in Cairo, Egypt. (EPA/Mohamed Samaha)

Egypt’s constitutional committee takes shape

by Mahmud El Shafey | Aug 27, 2013 | Middle East

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—The second stage of Egypt’s contentious transitional roadmap is now underway, with political consultations taking place to see who will be included in the 50-member committee tasked with amending Egypt’s constitution. This comes following...

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Egyptian supporters of ousted President Mohamed Mursi hold posters depicting him during a demonstration in front of the Attorney General’s office, in Cairo, Egypt, 22 July 2013. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

Opinion: A Painful Lesson

by Abdulrahman Al-Rashed | Jul 23, 2013 | Opinion

What hurts Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood the most is not the army, not the Tamarod (Rebellion) movement, not the Al-Azhar institution, nor even the 22 million Egyptians who allegedly supported the toppling of former President Mohammed Mursi. What hurts them the most is...

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Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi speaks during a news conference with Turkish President Abdullah Gul (not pictured) after their meeting at Presidential Palace “Qasr Al Quba” in Cairo February 7, 2013. (REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh)

Egypt prosecutors announce criminal investigation into Mursi

by Mahmud El Shafey | Jul 13, 2013 | Middle East

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Egypt’s public prosecutor’s office has announced that it is in the process of investigating complaints against deposed president Mohamed Mursi and senior members of the Muslim Brotherhood. In a statement earlier today, the public...