Elections

Brotherhood, Salafis compete in last phase of elections
Egypt

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

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

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

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

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…
Revolutionary youth candidates lose in second-phase elections
Egypt

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

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

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

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…
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