2011 parliamentary elections
Polls resume Thursday in second round of elections
Egypt
December 15, 2011
Polls resume Thursday in second round of elections
Voting resumed on Thursday for the second round of Egypt's People's Assembly elections, which began Wednesday. Reports of illegal election-day…
Whatever happened to our revolution?
Opinion
December 14, 2011
Whatever happened to our revolution?
Since the first Egyptian uprising succeeded in overthrowing ousted President Hosni Mubarak on 11 February, Tahrir Square has never been…
Live updates: Polling stations close and the military guards ballots
Egypt
December 14, 2011
Live updates: Polling stations close and the military guards ballots
The second phase of Egypt's People's Assembly elections kicked off on Wednesday with more than 3000 candidates competing for 180…
Wednesday’s papers: The second round of People’s Assembly elections
Egypt
December 14, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: The second round of People’s Assembly elections
The second of round of Egypt's People's Assembly elections starts today in nine governorates. And even though the high elections…
In Sohag, a new kind of election
Egypt
December 14, 2011
In Sohag, a new kind of election
SOHAG — Voter turnout in the Upper Egyptian governorate of Sohag seems to be much higher than in recent years, with…
In Suez, tribal loyalties raise fears of Islamist and liberal parties alike
Egypt
December 14, 2011
In Suez, tribal loyalties raise fears of Islamist and liberal parties alike
SUEZ — Even though Suez is hardly a Bedouin or tribal city, liberal and Islamist powers have agreed that kinship and…
In Monufiya, Islamists dominate electoral scene
Egypt
December 14, 2011
In Monufiya, Islamists dominate electoral scene
MONUFIYA — Monufiya is the birthplace of former President Hosni Mubarak, and for years steel magnate Ahmed Ezz and Kamal al-Shazly,…
Monday’s papers: Economic woes and disagreement over advisory council
Egypt
December 12, 2011
Monday’s papers: Economic woes and disagreement over advisory council
Most local newspapers Monday lead with the statements made by Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri during a press conference held on…
Nour Party chairman tries to ease fears
Egypt
December 11, 2011
Nour Party chairman tries to ease fears
A visit to the Maadi headquarters of the Salafi Nour Party instantly contradicts some stereotypes of the ultraconservative Islamic movement.…
Kerry says Brotherhood elections success unsurprising
Egypt
December 11, 2011
Kerry says Brotherhood elections success unsurprising
US Senator John Kerry said Saturday that the success of the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) in the…