2012 presidential campaigns
Awa makes final campaign push
Egypt
May 21, 2012
Awa makes final campaign push
“It’s 10 pm,” one of three galabeya-wearing men huffs as they make their way towards the exit. “I’m not spending…
Hamdeen Sabbahi’s last-minute surge?
Egypt
May 21, 2012
Hamdeen Sabbahi’s last-minute surge?
ALEXANDRIA — With Hamdeen Sabbahi’s posters plastered on their backs and his photos held high above their heads, scores of…
In Qena, tribal influence could sway election
Egypt
May 20, 2012
In Qena, tribal influence could sway election
QENA — Visiting the Upper Egyptian city of Qena for the second time in three months, presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq…
In final days, presidential candidates increasingly resort to negative tactics
Egypt
May 18, 2012
In final days, presidential candidates increasingly resort to negative tactics
It was only a matter of time before the candidates in Egypt’s first post-Hosni Mubarak presidential race started taking…
Citizen throws his shoe at Shafiq in Aswan
Egypt
May 18, 2012
Citizen throws his shoe at Shafiq in Aswan
A citizen in Aswan Governorate threw his shoe at presidential hopeful and former Hosni Mubarak regime official Ahmed Shafiq…
Unconventional campaigners help Moussa’s broad appeal
Egypt
May 18, 2012
Unconventional campaigners help Moussa’s broad appeal
Fares Teama stands out slightly on the Amr Moussa campaign bus. Unlike the rest of the campaign team, decked out…
Women and Salafi rank-and-file sit uneasy under Abouel Fotouh’s big tent
Egypt
May 17, 2012
Women and Salafi rank-and-file sit uneasy under Abouel Fotouh’s big tent
Eager to prove their candidate’s commitment to women’s rights and empowerment, the campaign for Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh’s presidential bid…
In Egypt’s presidential race, cultural policy is absent
Art news
May 17, 2012
In Egypt’s presidential race, cultural policy is absent
Amid the hype surrounding the upcoming presidential election, little is being said or done by the contestants to address…
Second Brotherhood leader defies group to endorse Abouel Fotouh
Egypt
May 17, 2012
Second Brotherhood leader defies group to endorse Abouel Fotouh
A member of the Freedom and Justice Party’s supreme body in Beheira resigned from the party in rejection of its…
Dar al-Ifta: Islam prohibits handouts to influence voters
Egypt
May 17, 2012
Dar al-Ifta: Islam prohibits handouts to influence voters
Islam prohibits presidential candidates from securing votes through handouts of money, food, or anything else, according to a statement from…