In Graphics: Egyptian Military's Power Grab

June 18, 2012 from Al Jazeera English

Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) has made a last-minute power grab, leaving the incoming president with very limited powers. The army says it will be its own boss. The new President will not be commander in chief. SCAF has given itself control over the budget and who writes the permanent constitution. And, in the absence of a sitting parliament, the military council will retain legislative power. That means, for now, SCAF can bring in any new laws it likes.

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