Friday, 15 February 2019

Egypt's Parliament to vote on extending president's term

Egypt's Parliament to vote on extending president's term

Egypt's Parliament has begun deliberations over constitutional amendments that could allow President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to stay in office till 2034.

The amendments will provide 12 more years after his current, second term expires in 2022.

The discussions are to lead to a vote later

The 596-seat assembly has already given its preliminary approval to the changes last week.