Egyptian leaders and public figures, including former Prosecutor General Abdel Majid Mahmoud, attended the funeral of former Minister of Justice Ahmed Al-Zand at the Mosque of Marshal Tantawi. This event brought back memories of their past confrontations with the Muslim Brotherhood during 2012 and 2013. Al-Zand and Mahmoud had stood together against the ousting of Mahmoud as Prosecutor General by then-President Mohamed Morsi.
The confrontation between Al-Zand, Mahmoud, and Morsi began in October 2012, when Morsi attempted to replace Mahmoud as Prosecutor General and appoint him as Egypt's ambassador to the Vatican. This move led to a significant crisis within the Egyptian judiciary. In response, Al-Zand, who was then head of the Egyptian Judges' Club, strongly opposed Morsi's decisions regarding the judicial authority.
On November 21, 2012, Morsi issued a constitutional declaration that resulted in Mahmoud's removal from office and the appointment of Talat Abdel Allah as the new Prosecutor General. This decision was met with resistance from the judiciary, and the Egyptian Judges' Club, led by Al-Zand, rejected Morsi's actions. The club argued that the decisions were an attack on the independence of the judiciary.
The crisis escalated, with judges suspending work in several courts in protest against Morsi's decisions. Al-Zand and Mahmoud continued to work together to challenge Morsi's actions. In July 2013, a court ruling reinstated Mahmoud as Prosecutor General, a decision Al-Zand welcomed as a victory for the rule of law.
Meanwhile, the Egyptian Meteorological Authority has issued a weather update, warning of heavy rain and strong winds in several areas, including the Western Desert and Matruh Governorate. The authority reported that a low-pressure system was moving over the region, bringing with it thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.
In other news, Giza Governor Ahmed El-Ansari has warned shop owners in the Imbaba area to remove any obstructions from the public road. This warning comes after a campaign by the Imbaba district to remove street vendors and other obstructions from the area. The goal is to improve traffic flow and make it easier for citizens to move around.
The Ministry of Higher Education has announced that it will open direct admission to technological universities soon. This move aims to provide students with more opportunities to pursue higher education in various fields. The ministry has not yet specified the exact date for the opening of direct admission.
Key points
- Egyptian leaders pay tribute to former Minister of Justice Ahmed Al-Zand at his funeral.
- The Egyptian Meteorological Authority warns of heavy rain and strong winds in several areas.
- Giza Governor warns shop owners to remove obstructions from public roads.
