Egypt’s new parliament appoints speaker
The Muslim Brotherhood takes the top job in the lower house of parliamentin in Egypt.
Published On 24 Jan 2012
For decades they were banned from participating in politics, but now a member of the Muslim Brotherhood has taken the top job in Egypt’s new parliament.
Saad al-Katatni was sworn in as Speaker on Monday during the first session of the lower house.
Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna reports from Cairo.
Source: Al Jazeera