Monday, July 9, 2012

Showdown In Egypt Between The Elected Presdient And The Courts



Egypt Court Challenges Mursi's Reopening Of Parliament -- BBC

Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi's order to reconvene parliament has been rejected by the highest court, which says its ruling that led to the assembly's dissolution is binding.

The speaker of the dissolved house has already responded to Mr Mursi's decree, calling on MPs to meet on Tuesday.

Army units outside parliament have left and some MPs have gone in.

The decision by Mr Mursi, whose Muslim Brotherhood has most seats, sets up a potential showdown with the military.

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More News On Egypt's Dispute Between the President And The Courts

Egypt's top court says ruling on parliament final
-- AP
Egyptian Court Affirms Ruling to Disband Parliament -- New York Times
Egypt Supreme Court rejects Mohammed Morsi power grab -- The Telegraph
Top Egyptian Court Upholds Its Decision To Disband Parliament -- Radio Free Europe
Egypt court: Rulings binding after president decree -- Jerusalem Post/Reuters
BREAKING: In response to presidential decree, Egypt's High Constitutional Court asserts its decisions "final and binding" -- Ahram Online
Egypt’s Morsi pledges to reopen parliament Tuesday, setting up conflict with military -- Washington Post
Mursi puts generals on notice over parliament -- Sydney Morning Herald
Egypt's president defies the military -- Sydney Morning Herald
Egyptian parliament to convene Tuesday, official says -- CNN
Egypt's reinstated parliament to convene Tuesday -- AFP

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