The decision of the Egyptian military tribunal…

May 1968 CE

The decision of the Egyptian military tribunal had been the immediate cause of the sentencing demonstrations, but the underlying cause is popular frustration with the government repression over the preceding sixteen years and the lack of popular participation in the government.

Nasser declares his desire to satisfy popular demands and promises to present a plan of action.

The new plan, approved by a referendum in May, calls for a new constitution that will reform the ASU, grant Parliament control over the government, and allow greater personal and press freedom.

Popular elections are to be held for the National Assembly.

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Cairo > Al-Qahirah Al-Qahirah Egypt View →

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Gamal Abdel Nasser View →

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United Arab Republic (U.A.R.; Arab Republic of Egypt) View →

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Cold War View → Sentencing Demonstrations: Egypt View →

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