Egypt court rules military cannot arrest civilians
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An Egyptian court suspended on Tuesday a government decision allowing military police and intelligence to arrest civilians, a setback for the country's military rulers after the decree drew an outcry from opponents who accused them of trying to impose martial law.
The Justice Ministry issued a decree on June 13 that allowed military police and intelligence agents to arrest civilians for even minor offenses such as traffic violations. It was put suspended by the ruling. The government, which was appointed by the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF), can appeal the court decision.(AP)
