Egypt’s Agenda: Anti-Torture Committees, Parliamentary Changes and Fuel Cards

Plans to form committees to confront torture at police stations are among the issues on Egypt’s domestic agenda. The available details do not specify how the committees would be selected or what powers they would hold.

Sabahi has begun forming an opposition party, while the appointment of a new secretary-general for the House of Representatives is expected today. A first clash between parliament and the government is also reported, though the subject of the dispute is not identified.

Petrol and diesel are expected to be distributed through a card-based system soon, with no limits on quantities. No precise launch date or further implementation details are provided.

Investment of 34 billion Egyptian pounds is planned to meet water needs. Separately, 10 million pounds is earmarked for a hospital in Assiut, although the intended use of that funding is not specified.

Security authorities have denied a reported incursion by Palestinians. The brief account does not identify the location or circumstances of the alleged incident.