World Alert: Egyptian lawmakers pass constitutional amendments to allow Sissi to remain president until 2030

The amendments, which were widely expected to pass, now go to a national referendum. The moves come eight years after the Arab Spring uprising that many had hoped would consolidate democratic rule in Egypt and shortly after autocratic leaders in Algeria and Sudan were ousted by popular rebellions.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Apr 16, 1:33 PM     Egyptian lawmakers pass constitutional amendments to allow Sissi to remain president until 2030 The amendments, which were widely expected to pass, now go to a national referendum. The moves come eight years after the Arab Spring uprising that many had hoped would consolidate democratic rule in Egypt and shortly after autocratic leaders in Algeria and Sudan were ousted by popular rebellions. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071