Elections
Brotherhood, Salafis compete in last phase of elections
Egypt
January 2, 2012
Brotherhood, Salafis compete in last phase of elections
The last phase of Egypt’s parliamentary elections, which is slated to start Tuesday, is certain to witness fierce competition between…
In Minya, election campaigns wear religious cloak
Egypt
January 1, 2012
In Minya, election campaigns wear religious cloak
Both Islamic and secular candidates in the Upper Egyptian governorate of Minya have shown heightened interest in using religion as…
Weapons trading threatens electoral process in Qena
Egypt
December 29, 2011
Weapons trading threatens electoral process in Qena
Security forces in the city of Qena face the challenge of securing elections despite the proliferation of arms for use…
ElBaradei: Shafiq’s nomination represents continuation of Mubarak regime
Egypt
December 28, 2011
ElBaradei: Shafiq’s nomination represents continuation of Mubarak regime
Former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq’s intention to run for presidency is an indication that Mubarak’s regime is still in place,…
Military council undecided on shortening Shura Council elections
Egypt
December 27, 2011
Military council undecided on shortening Shura Council elections
The military council has not yet responded to a suggestion to shorten elections to the Shura Council, Egypt’s upper house…
Wednesday’s papers: Women march against troops’ brutality, million-strong protest for Friday, and election runoffs
Egypt
December 21, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: Women march against troops’ brutality, million-strong protest for Friday, and election runoffs
Wednesday's papers focused much of their coverage on three main developments: a mass march led by Egyptian women against the…
Revolutionary youth candidates lose in second-phase elections
Egypt
December 19, 2011
Revolutionary youth candidates lose in second-phase elections
Revolutionary youth candidates running independently or within political parties have performed poorly in the second phase of the parliamentary elections…
Brotherhood claims 37% of list-based seats in second phase of elections
Egypt
December 19, 2011
Brotherhood claims 37% of list-based seats in second phase of elections
The Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) has declared that its electoral lists won 37.2 percent of votes in…
Voter turnout at 67 percent, Islamists leading again
Egypt
December 18, 2011
Voter turnout at 67 percent, Islamists leading again
Turnout in the second round of Egypt’s parliamentary elections reached 67 percent, according to Abdel Moez Ibrahim, head of the…
Second phase election results contested
Egypt
December 18, 2011
Second phase election results contested
Clashes have erupted between supporters of different candidates in the second phase of the parliamentary elections. Some staged demonstrations before…