Egypt to Deploy Troops in Libya

The Parliament of Egypt has adopted a resolution authorizing the deployment of troops outside the country. This is after President Abdel Fateh el-Sisi had threatened stern military action against the Turkey-backed forces in Libya. The resolution has been passed by the members of the Egyptian Parliament i.e. the members and the members of the armed ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: Abdel Fateh el-Sisi • Egypt • Egyptian Parliament • Libya • Troops • Turkey

Referendum on Constitutional Amendments in Egypt

The Egyptians are voting for the constitutional amendments which were overwhelmingly approved by the Egyptian Parliament. Amendments Proposed The amendments extend presidential terms from four to six years. The amendments incorporate a transitional article which would give the “current president” the right to two new terms totalling 12 years. The president would be allowed to ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019

Topics: Constitutional amendment • dictatorship • Egypt • Egyptian Parliament • el-Sisi • Hosni Mubarak • Mohammed Morsi • transitional article