2012 presidential election
Committee to count Egyptian expat votes Monday
Egypt
May 21, 2012
Committee to count Egyptian expat votes Monday
The general committee supervising voting for Egyptians abroad in the presidential election is scheduled to meet Monday at the Foreign…
Abouel Fotouh: Failure to criticize SCAF is treason
Egypt
May 21, 2012
Abouel Fotouh: Failure to criticize SCAF is treason
Failure to criticize the ruling military council is treason, presidential hopeful Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh said in an interview Sunday,…
Early results put Morsy in lead for Egyptians in Saudi Arabia
Egypt
May 21, 2012
Early results put Morsy in lead for Egyptians in Saudi Arabia
Muslim Brotherhood presidential candidate Mohamed Morsy leads the presidential race so far among Egyptians in Saudi Arabia, Egyptian Ambassador in…
In run-up to election, local polls produce both anticipation and skepticism
Egypt
May 21, 2012
In run-up to election, local polls produce both anticipation and skepticism
Over the past 60 years, the only use for public opinion polling ahead of presidential election in Egypt would have…
Egyptian presidential campaign blackout begins
Egypt
May 21, 2012
Egyptian presidential campaign blackout begins
A ban on presidential campaigning entered into force on Monday with two days to go for Egypt's first election since…
Israeli expert: Moussa a rival, but Abouel Fotouh hostile to Israel
Egypt
May 20, 2012
Israeli expert: Moussa a rival, but Abouel Fotouh hostile to Israel
Presidential candidate Amr Moussa sees Israel as a rival that should be fought through diplomatic and political means, as opposed…
Morsy victory would affect Palestinian reconciliation talks, says Fatah official
Egypt
May 20, 2012
Morsy victory would affect Palestinian reconciliation talks, says Fatah official
The outcome of Egypt’s upcoming presidential election will directly impact Palestinian reconciliation efforts, said the Fatah official responsible for reconciliation…
Judges form parallel committee to monitor presidential contest
Egypt
May 20, 2012
Judges form parallel committee to monitor presidential contest
The vice president of the Court of Cassation said the integrity of the presidential election set for Wednesday and Thursday…
Maspero victim’s family finds name registered in voter database
Egypt
May 20, 2012
Maspero victim’s family finds name registered in voter database
The family of Mina Daniel, a Coptic man killed in violence outside the Maspero state television building last year, found…
In platforms, presidential candidates reassure on rights and liberties
Egypt
May 20, 2012
In platforms, presidential candidates reassure on rights and liberties
One of the central demands of the 25 January revolution was for a government that respects civil liberties, unlike the…