Egypt’s Ruling Military Council Issues Interim Constitution
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Egypt’s ruling military council issued a decree establishing an interim constitution to guide the country until a permanent document is drafted and said the first presidential elections after the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak will be held in October or November.
The interim measure, announced today by Major General Mamdouh Shahine, a member of the ruling military council, replaces the basic law that was suspended after the Feb. 11 ouster of Mubarak. The council will transfer some of its powers to a new parliament when elected and more of its authority to a president chosen by the people, Shahine said.