electoral boycotts
Opposition debates ElBaradei’s appeal to boycott presidential race
Egypt
January 10, 2011
Opposition debates ElBaradei’s appeal to boycott presidential race
Egyptian opposition parties are currently debating calls by reform campaigner Mohamed ElBaradei for a popular boycott of Egypt’s upcoming presidential…
Muslim Brotherhood mulls boycott of Sunday’s run-off elections
Egypt
November 30, 2010
Muslim Brotherhood mulls boycott of Sunday’s run-off elections
In light of widespread reports of electoral irregularities during Sunday's parliamentary elections--including fraud, bribery and intimidation and violence--Muslim Brotherhood (MB)…
Al-Qaradawi: Brotherhood should boycott parliamentary polls
Egypt
November 22, 2010
Al-Qaradawi: Brotherhood should boycott parliamentary polls
Head of the International Union of Muslim Scholars Yusuf al-Qaradawi told the German DPA news agency on Monday that he…
6 April calls on Egyptian voters to boycott parliamentary elections
Egypt
November 2, 2010
6 April calls on Egyptian voters to boycott parliamentary elections
The 6 April protest movement launched a campaign this week calling on Egyptians to boycott 28 November parliamentary elections.
MB cadres challenge leadership’s decision to participate in elections
Egypt
October 10, 2010
MB cadres challenge leadership’s decision to participate in elections
Members of an internal opposition front within the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) movement have challenged recent statements by MB leader Mohamed…
Muslim Brotherhood divided over calls to boycott parliamentary races
Egypt
October 6, 2010
Muslim Brotherhood divided over calls to boycott parliamentary races
Recent calls by current and former Muslim Brotherhood (MB) leaders to boycott next month’s parliamentary elections have triggered varying reactions…
In about-face, MB leaders urge boycott of November elections
Egypt
October 5, 2010
In about-face, MB leaders urge boycott of November elections
Twenty current and former leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) opposition movement issued a statement this week calling on the…