Morsi usurped all state powers and appointed himself Egypt's new "pharaoh"
The move is a blow to the pro-democracy movement that toppled the long-time president, himself derided by many as a pharoah, and raises concerns that Islamists will be further ensconced in power. "The president can issue any decision or measure to protect the revolution," according to a decree read out on television by presidential spokesman Yasser Ali. "The constitutional declarations, decisions and laws issued by the president are final and not subject to appeal." Read more: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/egypts-morsi-branded-new-pharoah/story-e6frg6so-1226522472802 |
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