2012 presidential candidates
Morsy says ‘Brotherhood won’t rule’ if he wins presidency
Egypt
April 22, 2012
Morsy says ‘Brotherhood won’t rule’ if he wins presidency
The Muslim Brotherhood’s chosen presidential candidate said Saturday that the group will not rule if he wins the election, adding…
Hamdeen Sabbahi campaign small, but dedicated
Egypt
April 22, 2012
Hamdeen Sabbahi campaign small, but dedicated
Under different circumstances, Nesreen Magdy would be finishing her third year at university studying hospitality. While the rest of her…
Abouel Fotouh hopes revolutionary candidate wins presidential race
Egypt
April 20, 2012
Abouel Fotouh hopes revolutionary candidate wins presidential race
Presidential hopeful Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh has said that he hopes one of the presidential candidates who supported the revolution…
Abu Ismail supporters protest outside elections commission, claim conspiracy
Egypt
April 19, 2012
Abu Ismail supporters protest outside elections commission, claim conspiracy
Disqualified presidential hopeful Hazem Salah Abu Ismail's supporters continued their sit-in outside the Presidential Elections Commission headquarters for the second…
Elections commission’s disqualifications dubious, say experts
Egypt
April 18, 2012
Elections commission’s disqualifications dubious, say experts
The list of candidates for Egypt’s next president was finalized on Tuesday evening when the Presidential Elections Commission (PEC) announced…
New Brotherhood candidate for Egypt vote may struggle
Egypt
April 18, 2012
New Brotherhood candidate for Egypt vote may struggle
The man thrust unexpectedly into the limelight as the Muslim Brotherhood's candidate to lead Egypt is a mild-mannered figure whose…
Shater warns of extended military rule and worsening economy
Egypt
April 18, 2012
Shater warns of extended military rule and worsening economy
Muslim Brotherhood leader Khairat al-Shater shrugged off his disqualification from the presidential race as “a crime,” accusing the ruling military…
Former deputy PM says army chief of staff asked him to run for president
Egypt
April 18, 2012
Former deputy PM says army chief of staff asked him to run for president
A member of the ruling military council asked former deputy prime minister and legal expert Yehia al-Gamal to run for…
Abu Ismail faces criticism over reaction to presidential race disqualification
Egypt
April 18, 2012
Abu Ismail faces criticism over reaction to presidential race disqualification
Presidential hopefuls and politicians criticized protests by supporters of Hazem Salah Abu Ismail against his disqualification from the presidential race.…
With main candidate out, Brotherhood throws weight behind Morsy
Egypt
April 18, 2012
With main candidate out, Brotherhood throws weight behind Morsy
The Muslim Brotherhood has announced that Mohamed Morsy, chairman of its Freedom and Justice Party, will replace former deputy Supreme…