No Islamists in Egypt’s interim cabinet

President Adly Mansour.
President Adly Mansour.

Originally published in CBN News

Interim Egyptian President Adli Mansour swore in a new cabinet that includes women and Christians, but no members of Islamist parties.

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The changes come as Egyptian society remains divided between Islamists angry over former President Mohammed Morsi’s removal and those who seek democratic reforms.

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The Muslim Brotherhood said it doesn’t recognize the new government and rejected offers to be part of the interim government.

The cabinet will focus on amending the Islamist-drafted constitution that was passed under Morsi and schedule parliamentary and presidential elections for early next year.

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