VOICED: Egipto: justicia suspende comision constit

The Egyptian administrative judiciary announced the suspension of the commission tasked with drafting the future constitution, a significant setback for the Islamist-dominated body. The Cairo court did not provide reasons for its decision, which comes amid political tension six weeks before the presidential election. Public support for the decision was evident as 150 people demonstrated outside the court. Liberal jurists and political parties accused the parliament of overstepping its authority in forming the commission, leading to the legal challenge. The commission, composed mainly of Muslim Brotherhood and Salafist members, faces criticism for its lack of representation. The public is encouraged to play a more active role in politics, with calls for a constitution representing all Egyptians. Islamists have become Egypt's leading political force since winning legislative elections, while the military has governed since President Hosni Mubarak's fall. Secularists fear the commission's Islamist control could strengthen Sharia law's influence in legislation.

¿Cómo se describe la composición de la controvertida comisión?

¿Qué temen los laicos respecto al control islamista en la comisión?