Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Egypt's Parliament Meets For 5 Minutes Defying A Military Order To Disband

Egyptians hope that the new president will usher in a new era for the country [Reuters]

Not So Defiant: Egypt's Parliament Meets For 5 Minutes -- Christian Science Monitor

Egypt's parliament defied a military order for its dissolution and convened briefly today, but did so merely to determine how to respond to a Supreme Court ruling declaring the parliament invalid.

Egypt's parliament reconvened today in defiance of the order for its dissolution, though it quickly adjourned in a move that could mitigate the potential discord between recently inaugurated President Mohammed Morsi and the military.

Al Jazeera reports that the parliamentary session lasted only five minutes, beginning after a brief speech from Speaker Saad al-Katatni of the Muslim Brotherhood, who said that the legislative body had gathered only "to review the court rulings, the ruling of the Supreme Constitutional Court." Last month the court declared the parliament invalid, prompting Egypt's interim military leaders to dissolve the legislature.

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More News On Egypt's Political Crisis

Egypt's legislature convenes despite court ruling -- AP
Egypt parliament reconvenes – for five minutes -- The Guardian
Egypt parliament meets in defiance of court -- Al Jazeera
Egyptian Lawmakers Meet, Defying Military -- Voice of America
Egypt politicians defy supreme court as parliament convenes -- The Telegraph
Egyptian parliament reconvenes, defying court and military warnings -- L.A. Times
Future constitution at heart of Egypt power-struggle -- MSNBC
Egypt: Who holds the power? -- BBC

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