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Egyptian Activists Call for Open Presidential Elections


(AFP/Yahoo) A group of Egyptian activists which includes the Muslim Brotherhood has launched a campaign for reforms that would include a "change of constitution that permits the election of the president of the republic from among more than one candidate." Currently, parliament nominates a candidate for the presidency and refers its choice to the people for approval in a national referendum.
2004-09-10 00:00:00
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