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Egyptians split as lawmakers pave way for Sisi to be 'president for life'

Proposed amendments to the constitution would allow the current president to remain in office until 2034.

Shahira Amin
Shahira Amin
Feb 6, 2019
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends a welcoming ceremony with Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir (unseen) at the Ittihadiya presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt, January 27, 2019. in this handout picture courtesy of the Egyptian Presidency. The Egyptian Presidency/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY - RC18C087E160
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends a welcoming ceremony with Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir (unseen) at the Ittihadiya presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt, Jan. 27, 2019. — The Egyptian Presidency/Handout via REUTERS

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