West Asia/North Africa
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19 May 2020
Iranian president calls for establishment of national political parties
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Draft Constitution
Algeria Draft Constitution
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8 May 2020
Algerian president releases draft amended constitution ahead of public discussions
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20 April 2020
In Egypt, proposed amendments to emergency law would grant president extensive powers
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20 April 2020
Tunisian anti-corruption commission accuses government of violating constitution
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30 March 2020
Tunisian parliament suggests limiting emergency powers of prime minister
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27 March 2020
Op-ed: Political crisis proves Israel needs a constitution
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16 March 2020
Iraqi president asks parliament to declare state of emergency over health crisis
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28 February 2020
Iraqi legislature fails to approve proposed cabinet amid Kurdish concerns over autonomy
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27 February 2020
Tunisian Parliament approves new government
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