An announcement by Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, that Islamic law will serve as the basis of the country's newly drafted constitution, comes amid attempts by the ruling party to deflect pressure from both Islamist and secular blocs.
In a statement published on Wednesday,...
In debate over Egypt's new constitution, Muslim law sparks a holy war of words
Muslim Brotherhood's recent announcement that the country's forming constitution will be based on Sharia law represents an attempt to appease both liberals and Islamists.
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