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Egypt riot police officials approach protestors outside of a court in Alexandria. The new military trial article that allows civilians to be tried in front of a military court has elicited criticism and protest from many Egyptians as well as regional and international human rights groups (AFP)

December 3rd, 2013 - 11:55 GMT

"Say No to Military Courts": How constitutional article 174 may undermine Egypt's 2011 revolution

Egypt's 2013 constitution includes article 174 that allows civilians to be tried in front of military courts. Though this idea is not new for Egyptians, the article's tension with demands from the 2011 revolution may put Egypt's political development and future in dire positions.