Mohamed Morsy
FJP draws parallels between new French president and Morsy
Egypt
May 8, 2012
FJP draws parallels between new French president and Morsy
After socialist candidate Francois Hollande won the French presidential election earlier this week, Egyptian presidential candidate Hamdeen Sabbahi, a Nasserist,…
Ahead of historic election, tension builds between Brotherhood and Salafis
Egypt
May 8, 2012
Ahead of historic election, tension builds between Brotherhood and Salafis
On the eve of Egypt’s anticipated presidential poll, tension is mounting between the Muslim Brotherhood and Salafis, after the latter…
Brotherhood spokesperson says Morsy is not a ‘spare tire’
Egypt
May 6, 2012
Brotherhood spokesperson says Morsy is not a ‘spare tire’
The Muslim Brotherhood’s spokesperson attacked a prominent Salafi political figure Sunday after the latter described Brotherhood presidential candidate Mohamed Morsy…
Morsy: Army-backed Cabinet impeding reform
Egypt
May 6, 2012
Morsy: Army-backed Cabinet impeding reform
The Muslim Brotherhood did not abandon its principles when it reversed its previous ban on fielding a presidential candidate, but…
Brotherhood leader backs Abouel Fotouh
Egypt
May 5, 2012
Brotherhood leader backs Abouel Fotouh
A leader of the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party announced his support for the presidential hopeful and former Brotherhood…
Morsy campaign rediscovers religion’s potency in politics
Egypt
May 3, 2012
Morsy campaign rediscovers religion’s potency in politics
As the race heats up between the nation’s two leading Islamist presidential candidates, the Muslim Brotherhood is mixing its new-found…
Elections commission refers campaign silence violators, disqualified candidates to prosecution
Egypt
May 3, 2012
Elections commission refers campaign silence violators, disqualified candidates to prosecution
Muslim Brotherhood Deputy Supreme Guide Khairat al-Shater and Salafi preacher Hazem Salah Abu Ismail, who were both excluded from the…
Muslim Brotherhood calls for immediate dismissal of cabinet
Egypt
May 2, 2012
Muslim Brotherhood calls for immediate dismissal of cabinet
The Muslim Brotherhood on Wednesday called on the ruling generals to immediately sack the government of Kamal al-Ganzouri and form another…
Presidential candidate Morsy is God’s choice, says leading Salafi figure
Egypt
May 1, 2012
Presidential candidate Morsy is God’s choice, says leading Salafi figure
Prominent Salafi sheikh Ahmed Nashaat on Tuesday said that presidential candidate Mohamed Morsy, who is fielded by the Muslim Brotherhood’s…
Morsy threatens protest of 30 million people if power transfer is delayed
Egypt
May 1, 2012
Morsy threatens protest of 30 million people if power transfer is delayed
Thirty million people will take to the streets if the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces does not hand over…