zaterdag, februari 26, 2005
Egypt announces democratic reform
BBC NEWS | "Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak has asked parliament to change the constitution to allow multiple candidates in presidential polls.
In a move which surprised observers, Mr Mubarak said this was aimed at bringing the law 'in line with this stage of our nation's history'.
The amendment is to be put to a vote before September's presidential poll.
Currently, Egypt holds presidential referendums on a single candidate approved by parliament.
Mr Mubarak's National Democratic Party has dominated the assembly since political parties were restored in the 1970s and he was expected to use the system to secure a fifth six-year term in September."
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