Egypt's Draft Constitution Divides Nation

by Renee Montagne, NPR

President Mohammed Morsi is facing the biggest rebellion against his rule since assuming power in June. It started with a set of controversial decrees by the president that put him above the law until a constitution is in place. The move has polarized the country and every judge in the country is on strike. Critics say the president is pushing through an illegitimate constitution.

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• Morning Edition, December 3, 2012