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al-Fiqi: Civil society is welcome to participate in following up referendum
Monday, March 26, 2007
"Civil society organizations are welcome to participate in following up the referendum on constitutional amendments,"said Minister of Information Anas Al-Fiqi on Sunday 25/3/2007
He said a neutral and objective media coverage of the voting process would help give the masses an inside look into all steps of this democratic process.
The Minister also promised complete objectivity and transparency saying that the national TV will cover the process live from all parts of Egypt.
He said the ministry's press centre will remain open throughout today.
The Minister praised the would-be amendments saying that they will consolidate the concept of citizenship, strengthen the role of political parties, develop the system of judicial supervision on elections, expand the powers of the parliament, reduce the powers of the president, solidify the independence of the judiciary, end emergency laws, guarantee security to the citizen, enhance decentralization steps and reform the country's social and economic life.
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