2012 presidential election
SCAF: We are impartial toward all presidential candidates
Egypt
May 21, 2012
SCAF: We are impartial toward all presidential candidates
Egypt's military rulers addressed the Egyptian people on their Facebook page Monday, urging them to participate in the presidential election…
Beni Suef security prepares for Brotherhood Supreme Guide’s arrival
Egypt
May 21, 2012
Beni Suef security prepares for Brotherhood Supreme Guide’s arrival
Beni Suef's security chief, Major General Attiya Mazroa, said on Monday that security authorities in the province will adopt exceptional…
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…
Grand mufti calls for accepting election results
Egypt
May 21, 2012
Grand mufti calls for accepting election results
Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa called on Egyptians to vote in the presidential election and accept the result regardless of what…
International observers arrive in Cairo to monitor election
Egypt
May 21, 2012
International observers arrive in Cairo to monitor election
Several international missions arrived Monday at Cairo International Airport to monitor the president election set to start Wednesday. A delegation…
US ambassador: US will back presidential candidate Egyptians choose
Egypt
May 21, 2012
US ambassador: US will back presidential candidate Egyptians choose
US Ambassador to Egypt Anne Patterson said in a statement released Sunday that her country will back the presidential candidate…
New president needs a miracle to solve nation’s problems, prominent writer says
Egypt
May 21, 2012
New president needs a miracle to solve nation’s problems, prominent writer says
Whoever is elected as the new president would need a miracle to face many thorny issues and crises the country…
Monday’s papers: When the mute button is broke
Egypt
May 21, 2012
Monday’s papers: When the mute button is broke
Two days are left until what many expect to be Egypt’s first democratic presidential election, and so the imposed “campaign…
Former spy chief does not back specific candidate, supporters say
Egypt
May 21, 2012
Former spy chief does not back specific candidate, supporters say
Former spy chief Omar Suleiman’s supporters have said he does not support a specific candidate in the presidential race, scheduled…
SCAF member: Plan in place to deal with potential election violence
Egypt
May 21, 2012
SCAF member: Plan in place to deal with potential election violence
The armed forces have been trained to deal with violence that might erupt during the presidential election scheduled to start…