Egypt's Proposed Constitution Stirs National Debate

As Egypt works out a new draft constitution, a period of public debate ahead of a national referendum has begun.  Political analysts are split on whether it is an imperfect document good enough for now, or it misses an important opportunity.  With more than 200 articles, Egypt's new draft constitution details everything from the protected role of the military to the rights of fishermen. Its authors, handpicked by the military-backed government, are hailing it as a...

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