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Morsi cancels controversial decree, will draft new version

By JPOST.COM STAFF

DECEMBER 9, 2012 08:39

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi on Saturday night cancelled the constitutional declaration he issued November 22 that vastly expanded his powers, Egypt Independent reported.

According to the report, however, a new constitutional declaration is set to be drafted by a nine-member committee on Morsi's behalf, which will be immune from judicial appeal.

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The announcement comes on the heels of widespread violent protests against Morsi's perceived power grab, in which at least seven people were killed.

Egypt Independent also reported that a national referendum on Egypt's newly drafted constitution will be held as originally scheduled on December 15.

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