Egypt's Parliament to vote on extending president's term

Egypt's Parliament has begun deliberations over constitutional amendments that could allow President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to stay in office till 2034.

The amendments will provide 12 more years after his current, second term expires in 2022.

According to a statement, Parliament Speaker Ali Abdel-Al opened session today.

The discussions are to lead to a



vote later in the day or on tomorrow.

The 596-seat assembly has already given its preliminary approval to the changes last week.