West Asia/North Africa
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25 August 2020
Egypt's parliament suspends discussions on bill stripping religious institution of its authority
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17 August 2020
Egypt considers draft law modifying electoral districts after introduction of list system in House elections
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13 August 2020
Algerian president orders upcoming referendum on constitutional change
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30 July 2020
In Jordan, royal decree gives go-ahead for parliamentary elections
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29 July 2020
Op-ed: Tunisia is torn between a reading of the constitution and the death of politics
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6 July 2020
Egypt sets election dates for restored senate
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15 June 2020
Egyptian legislature approves amendments granting groups fair representation in parliament
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9 June 2020
In Israel, law allowing ministers to retain positions while giving up seats in the legislature set to pass
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7 June 2020
Egyptian parliament's legislative committee approves draft law on Senate
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5 June 2020
Algerian political party calls for consensual committee to consider draft constitution
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