http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: 2011 Provisional Constitution) en-us Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-110912?start=1399 <p>Kuwait's opposition renews calls for election boycott as candidate registration closes, US-approved Syrian opposition group forms governing body, Saudi-backed Bahraini forces kill teenage protester in Diraz, and more.</p> Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-110912 Palestinians, Israel, Syrian National Council, Gaza, Syrian Civil War, Israel Defense Forces, Israeli-occupied territories, Politics of Israel, Damascus, Government of Kuwait Presenter, Male #1 In Egypt, leaders of civil forces called on the constituent assembly tasked with drafting the new constitution to be cautious while drafting its articles. They warned against what they described as an inadequate draft if they rush to complete the constitution ahead of the general referendum next month. Rights organizations expressed reservations over some articles in the proposed constitution, as judges are objecting to what they view as the assembly's disregard for the judiciary. Reporter, Male #2 The constituent assembly drafting the constitution is facing another obstacle. The committee's leadership scheduled the vote on the final draft on November 19, and its fate will be decided at the end of the month. However, there are forces that have reservations over some of the draft's articles, warning in a joint statement against what they viewed as rushing the process that places the proposed constitution in jeopardy. Guest, Male #3 (Amr Moussa, President of the Conference Party) The project requires deep professional and political work, and loyalty to Egypt, not to any other force, group, or party, only Egypt. Reporter, Male #2 With regards to the drawbacks in the drafts of the proposed constitution, judges say no article was included to provide immunity for the judiciary against criticism of its verdicts, especially in the media and of undermining the attorney general's authority. Reporter, Male #2 Civil society organizations also issued a statement rejecting the draft constitution of the constituent assembly, claiming that it entrenches tyranny, and that no fair rules were put in place to ease the work of these organizations. Guest, Male #4 We are expressing our stance since the civil society's reference for Egypt's human rights should conform to international treaties signed by Egypt. We call on those who are in charge of the constituent assembly to abide by the international treaties and charters that were signed by Egypt, regardless of whether they are the current members or members of another assembly, in case the court invalidates the current one. Reporter, Male #2 The process of drafting the new Egyptian constitution is still laborious even, though the date of the scheduled vote and referendum is approaching, while Egyptians are increasingly worried and exhausted by the political disputes. Abdel Basir Hassan, Al Jazeera, Cairo. ** Contact Mosaic News: mosaicnews{at}linktv{dot}org http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-100912?start=991 <p>Deadly twin blasts rock Damascus as Salafi group targets security buildings, Emirati foreign minister slams Muslim Brotherhood amid crackdown on Islamists, humanitarian crisis mounts as 100,000 Sudanese flee internal violence, and more.</p> Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-100912 Syrian Civil War, Syria, Aleppo, Antisemitism, Muslim Brotherhood, Israel, France, Egypt, Cairo, United States Presenter, Male #1 Today in Egypt, the administrative court is expected to release its verdict concerning the fate of the Constituent Assembly, which is in charge of drafting the constitution. The verdict was postponed in last week's session, in order to present documents and memorandums to the court. Presenter, Male #1 The decision expected today will end the seven-month-long controversy that has accompanied the formation of the Assembly. It is assumed that the court will rule on the nearly 23 cases that aim to dissolve the Constituent Assembly. The court is also looking into the cases that aim to dissolve the Muslim Brotherhood. Presenter, Male #1 Human Rights Watch expressed concern over human rights violations in the Egyptian constitution, saying that plans for the new Egyptian constitution include articles that may pose a dangerous threat to freedoms. They noted that the current draft includes articles that fail to meet the legal standard. An example is article five, which does not prevent torture, and article 36, which threatens the principle of equality between men and women. Joining us from Cairo is our correspondent Tawfiq Ahmad. Tawfiq, what is expected from today's session? Will an actual court ruling be issued concerning the Constituent Assembly? Correspondent, Male #2 (Tawfiq Ahmad) Yes, today, more than 40 cases have been looked into. They call for the dissolution of the Constituent Assembly for different reasons. This evening, the judge will issue his verdict, which could be one of three things. The court could postpone the case until further notice. Or, secondly, he could decide when the ruling will be issued, which could take a week, or even a month. Third, the ruling could be issued regardless. The different parties, or claimants, hope that a verdict will be issued today, as they expressed on Dubai TV. On the other hand, the Muslim Brotherhood hopes that the case will be extended until the current Constituent Assembly finishes drafting the constitution, rendering the case worthless. Between the two, analysts and legal experts believe that the case will take a long time, given the political weight it enjoys. There will most likely be no decision issued today. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-071712?start=934 <p>Clashes intensify between Syrian rebels and security forces in battle for Damascus, Bahraini activists rally in solidarity with Saudi anti-regime protesters, US navy kills fisherman after firing at boat off coast of UAE, and more.</p> Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-071712 Addis Ababa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Mohamed Morsi, Syrian Civil War, Bahrain Uprising, Persian Gulf, African Union, Kadima, Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Presenter, Male #1 In Egypt, several altercations took place in front of the headquarters of the administrative court during a special session discussing the litigation to dissolve the Constituent Assembly tasked with drafting the new constitution. Dozens of Muslim Brotherhood members and supporters of President Mohamed Morsi protested against the dissolution of the Constituent Assembly. Protestors consider the assembly to be representative of Egyptian society. In return, dozens of supporters of the liberal parties, most notably al-Masryeen al-Ahrar party, demanded the dissolution of the assembly. Protestors accused the Islamic factions of seeking to monopolize all state institutions. Presenter, Male #1 The administrative court decided to hold a session tomorrow to review the court's request. This comes after demands were put forth by Muslim Brotherhood lawyers during the session, under the pretext that the court had previously reviewed the request. The Muslim Brotherhood started to mobilize its members in the early morning hours in front of the court's headquarters, which witnessed heavy security deployment, according to Egyptian media outlets. This comes one day after members of the assembly held a press conference to assure that they will respect the administrative court. Our correspondent Attia Nabil has the details. Reporter, Male #2 This is part of the work conducted by the review committees of the Constituent Assembly tasked with drafting the new Egyptian constitution. These committees are continuing to function despite the ambiguities surrounding the work of the Constituent Assembly, which is waiting for a verdict from the administrative court regarding an appeal over its formation. In anticipation of the Supreme Administrative Court's ruling, President Mohamed Morsi approved a law entailing the formation of the Constituent Assembly. The law was issued by the People's Assembly only two days after a verdict was issued to dissolve the assembly itself. Guest, Male #3 (Tahrwat Shalibin, Chief Judicial Editor) This cuts the road short to appeal the decision, because it is now law. There are no other ways except to file a litigation that this law is unconstitutional. The law was ratified yesterday by the president of the republic. The law will then head to the constitutional court and get tied up in a legal battle. With that, the state will then face a legislative battle with the military council. The president needs to reclaim his legislative authorities. Reporter, Male #2 In a press conference held by the Constituent Committee office, there were confirmations that the committee will continue its work regardless of the judicial decisions, because the committee was not formed to engage in this legal battle. The committee noted that it nearly completed settling most issues regarding the drafting of the new constitution, despite the presence of some outstanding differences. Reporter, Male #2 The executive committee of the constitutional assembly assured that it will complete its work before the six-month period set by the constitutional declaration. Also, the final draft of the constitution will include new articles that were added for the first time in the Egyptian constitution, especially those related to freedom of circulating information and seeking authorities of other religions when it comes to civil administrative cases. Reporter, Male #2 Desperate attempts are being made by members of the Constituent Assembly of the Constitution in anticipation of the administrative court's verdict over the dissolution of the assembly and the formation of a new committee to draft Egypt's post-revolution constitution. But these attempts are colliding with a large number of laws and legislation, as well as a constitutional declaration which may further complicate the issue. Attia Nabil, BBC, Cairo. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-040512?start=727 Dubai TV reports that the Islamist Freedom and Justice Party presidential candidate, Khairat Al-Shater, confirmed that implementing Islamic Sharia law will remain his principal agenda, as the presidential election campaigns start to heat up in Egypt. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-040512 Gaza, Israel, Palestinians, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, 2011-2012 Saudi Arabia protests, Human rights in Saudi Arabia, Benjamin Netanyahu, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israeli-occupied territories Presenter, Male #1 Competition flared among prominent presidential candidates in Egypt as the closing date for the candidate nominations approaches this coming Sunday. Omar Suleiman, Hosni Mubarak's former deputy, pulled out of the competition and announced in a statement that he did not plan to run for the nomination due to what he described as "administrative and financial obstacles." In turn, the Islamist Freedom and Justice Party candidate, Khairat Al-Shater, filed his nomination papers with the High Election Committee. Al-Shater spoke yesterday for the first time since he was announced as the Muslim Brotherhood's candidate, confirming that implementing Islamic Sharia law will remain his principal agenda. Within the framework of the electoral competition, the liberal Wafd Party announced that Amr Moussa has its endorsement for presidential candidate. Presenter, Male #1 The ruling Military Council in Egypt pushed forward the process to transfer authority to a president-elect and to set a date for the handover in late June, regardless of whether the country's new constitution is ready or not. The Military Council's position comes in light of the growing crisis in the Founding Committee of the Egyptian Constitution. The representatives who withdrew were given only one week to return to the committee amid continuing efforts to resolve the crisis. Our correspondent Tawfiq Ahmed reports from Cairo. Reporter, Male #2 Attempts to convince those who pulled out of the Founding Committee of the Egyptian Constitution to return have failed. The crisis continues amid the committee's pursuit of new proposals and solutions that satisfy all parties. Guest, Male #3 (Dr. Wahid Abed-Majid, Member of the Founding Committee of Egyptian Constitution) My opinion was, and still is, that the committee must fully adhere to al-Azhar Document. This allows al-Azhar to regain its status and respect, and reiterates clearly and definitively that there is a point of reference for the constitution that everyone agrees on. Reporter, Male #2 The members who withdrew have been given one week to return if they choose. The mediation efforts were reflected in the withdrawal of a number of the Islamist movement's members, creating a vacuum that was quickly filled by other political blocs. The approval vote for the amendments added to the constitution was raised from 51 percent to 60 percent. Guest, Male #4 (Fikry Abed al-Mutaleb, Researcher of Religious Movements) The domination of the issue by the Muslim Brotherhood and the Salafi-Wahabi groups in Egypt's parliament has alienated a number of leading institutions that represent many aspects of Egyptian society. Reporter, Male #2 Amid the political polarization, Egyptians believe that the solution lies at the hands of the Founding Committee of the Constitution. The Founding Committee has opened the door wide for Egyptians to express their opinions and make suggestions for the new constitution. The departed members of the constitution committee have adopted a firm position: they demand a revision of the membership of the Founding Committee, while leaving the door open in case they return. This political polarization is dominating the Egyptian scene, which comes at a critical time for Egypt. Tawfiq Ahmed, Dubai TV, Cairo. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-032712?start=624 <p>Syria accepts Annan's ceasefire plan as Assad tours former rebel stronghold, Tunisia's Ennahda to preserve secular basis of the state, Sudan suspends summit with South Sudan following clashes, and more.</p> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-032712 Israel, West Bank, Palestinians, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Israel Defense Forces, Egypt, Hunger strike, Syrian Civil War, Ennahda, 2012 Ozar Hatorah Toulouse shooting Presenter, Male #1 Dozens of political activists in Egypt organized a protest in front of the State Council building in Cairo as the Council is reviewing a number of lawsuits against the formation of the founding committee to draft the constitution. Presenter, Female #1 Participants in the protest chanted slogans condemning what they referred to as the monopoly of the committee by the Freedom and Justice Party, the political wing of the Muslim Brotherhood, and the Salafi al-Nour Party. The protestors raised banners demanding that all Egyptian communities take part in drafting the country's new constitution. Presenter, Male #1 In this context, Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces convened an emergency meeting today with a number of political parties, including the Freedom and Justice Party affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood, and the Salafi al-Nour Party. Presenter, Female #1 The meeting discussed the crisis caused by the formation of the committee to draft the new Egyptian constitution, and the withdrawal of a number of candidates in protest of what they described as unbalanced representations. Meanwhile, the Shura Council is meeting with the Brotherhood today to discuss the possibility of nominating one of its members to run in Egypt's presidential elections.