2012 presidential election
Protesters take to Tahrir in hope of Shafiq disqualification
Egypt
May 30, 2012
Protesters take to Tahrir in hope of Shafiq disqualification
Dozens of protesters gathered Wednesday in Tahrir Square for a third consecutive day to demand the implementation of a law…
Shafiq campaign official: Election of Morsy reversion to dictatorship
Egypt
May 30, 2012
Shafiq campaign official: Election of Morsy reversion to dictatorship
The election of Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsy would be a reversion to dictatorship, Ahmed Shafiq’s campaign coordinator said, according…
Wednesday’s papers: Presidential runoff heats up
Egypt
May 30, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: Presidential runoff heats up
Arrests following the Monday night fire at presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq’s campaign headquarters and political concessions promised by his competitor,…
Wafd Party says its members should choose freely between candidates in presidential run-off
Egypt
May 29, 2012
Wafd Party says its members should choose freely between candidates in presidential run-off
The Wafd Party has announced its members have the right to choose freely between the candidates in the presidential election…
Parliament does not interfere in presidential election, says speaker
Egypt
May 29, 2012
Parliament does not interfere in presidential election, says speaker
People’s Assembly Speaker Saad al-Katatny said on Tuesday that, “Parliament is impartial to all presidential candidates and does not interfere…
Foreign media hail election as ‘historic’ and play up fears
Egypt
May 29, 2012
Foreign media hail election as ‘historic’ and play up fears
Foreign press coverage of the first round of Egypt's presidential election has been relatively sparse so far, with many reports…
Interior Ministry denies recruits voted for Shafiq
Egypt
May 29, 2012
Interior Ministry denies recruits voted for Shafiq
Parliament’s Defense, National Security and Mobilization Committee has asked the Presidential Elections Commission to provide the candidates with a copy of voter…
At this stage, Shafiq disqualification nearly impossible
Egypt
May 29, 2012
At this stage, Shafiq disqualification nearly impossible
On Monday the Presidential Elections Committee (PEC) dashed the hopes of supporters of the revolution who wanted to see Ahmed…
Free Egyptians Party warns against ‘new fascist rule’
Egypt
May 29, 2012
Free Egyptians Party warns against ‘new fascist rule’
The Free Egyptians Party on Tuesday said the results of the first round of the presidential poll does not achieve…
Update: Shafiq supporters inspect burnt office, prosecutors question 10
Egypt
May 29, 2012
Update: Shafiq supporters inspect burnt office, prosecutors question 10
A large numbers of Shafiq supporters came from Cairo and other governorates to inspect his campaign headquarters and check on…