Egyptian President Morsi Revokes Emergency Decree But Stays Firm On Referendum Date

Egyptian President Annuls Emergency Decree -- Voice of America

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has annulled a decree he issued last month granting him sweeping emergency powers, in a push to defuse political tensions and deadly violence gripping the country.

But a spokesman, speaking late Saturday in Cairo, said a referendum on a controversial draft constitution will still go forward as planned December 15.

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More News On Egyptian President Annulling Much Of His Emergency Decree

Morsi backs down in Egypt crisis after army ultimatum -- AFP
Egypt's Morsi reverses most of decree that expanded his powers -- L.A. Times
Egypt president scraps decree that sparked protests -- Reuters
Egypt's Morsi rescinds controversial decree -- Al Jazeera
Egypt's Morsi rescinds decree that sparked protests -- Haaretz
Egypt's Morsi Partially Annuls Decree Expanding His Powers -- Wall Street Journal
Egypt's Morsi revokes emergency decree -- CBS
Egypt’s Morsi annuls most of contested decree, stays firm on Dec. 15 referendum -- Washington Post
Egypt's Morsi annuls orders giving him sweeping powers, but keeps Dec. 15 constitution vote -- NBC
Backing Off Added Powers, Egypt’s Leader Presses Vote -- New York Times
Egypt: Mohamed Morsi cancels decree that gave him sweeping powers -- The Guardian
Egypt panel recommends referendum be held on time -- AP
Morsi Under Siege: Will His Concession Calm Egypt? -- Ashraf Khalil, Time

My Comment: The real credit for this reversal should go to the military. But the opposition parties have been left out .... which guarantees more protests in the week(s) to come.