Latest in Tag: elections Highlight
Latest in Tag: elections
Young political parties and the election game: To play or not to play?
Party members eager to reflect revolution’s demands for democracy by participating
Mastermind behind forged 2010 vote runs in upcoming elections
Former political tycoon Ahmed Ezz will run in Menufiya
More parties to boycott elections, blaming government for ‘oppressive laws’
Thousands of opposition politicians are behind bars, says Salafi Watan Party
Why do politicians keep fighting despite common goals?
Most projected electoral coalitions describe their goals as representing the 25 January and 30 June revolutions, rejecting terrorism and extremism, and safeguard the national identity
Islamist, leftist parties to boycott elections; coalitions yet to formalise
Boycotters cite “absence of democratic political scene”
New elections coalition formed to run for all seats
Karama insists on participation despite concerns from coalition over elections
Parliamentary elections to be monitored by EU
EU monitored Egypt’s presidential election, describing it as “peaceful and calm” but with “limited spaces for dissenting voices”
Al-Dostour finds participation in elections ‘difficult’ amid security crackdown
The party calls on civil forces to agree on a joint stance on political participation
68 NGOs accepted to observe parliamentary elections
Almost 70 organisations will monitor the integrity of the upcoming parliamentary elections
19 parties to sign joint list for parliamentary elections
Door is still open for everyone, says Al-Wafd secretary general
SEC to open registration for media coverage of parliamentary elections
Media should register between 21 January and 1 February
‘We are the solution’ initiative is positive step, lacks organisation: Ayman Nour
Morsi’s reign was part of a counterrevolution that started after Mubarak’s ouster, says liberal politician and former presidential candidate
Al-Sisi requests meeting with political heads
Al-Dostour apologises, Al-Karamah and Popular Current ‘uninvited’
NGOs begin applications to observe parliamentary elections
No international observers have come forward so far, says NGO leader
Brotherhood, SAC call for escalation ahead of 25 January
Groups call for protests under slogan “Together We Revolt”
Committee sets rules for media coverage of elections
Journalists cannot ask voters who they will vote for or conduct surveys outside polling stations
Al-Adly’s lawyer to run for parliament in upcoming elections
Mohamed El-Gendy will run as individual in Sharabeya-Zawyea district
Electoral Commission issues decree regulating NGOs monitoring of elections
Organisations will be allowed to monitor all procedures for listing candidates, distributing electoral propaganda, casting votes, counting votes and declaring results.
Government institution to pay fees for female candidates in parliamentary election
At least 70 seats for women, Al-Sisi to appoint 14 women, 48 will run individually, says Mervat Al-Tallawy
Al-Sisi congratulates new Tunisian president and hopes for “new era of solidarity”
Essebsi declared winner with 55.68% of the vote
Al-Sisi ratifies electoral districts law
President Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi ratified Monday the electoral districts law after its cabinet approval earlier this month. Under the new law, Egypt is divided into 237 constituencies assigned for individual nominees, and into four constituencies for the party list system, according to a presidential statement. The law also defines the range and elements of each …
Three parties withdraw from Egyptian Front Coalition
Parties cited “unclear criteria” of selecting members as reason for withdrawal
Misr Al-Qawia Party calls for dialogue, criticises current penal institutions
Party presented short- and long-term recommendations to end ‘political turmoil’
Mubarak’s former prime minister to compete in upcoming elections
Ahmed Shafiq is head of Egyptian Patriotic Movement Party and will compete in Cairo district
Egypt’s political parties split over new parliamentary laws
Worries mount over representation in upcoming elections, some politicians believe Islamists will be excluded
Is Tamarod still relevant?
The group’s request to establish a political party was rejected by Supreme Electoral Commission on 3 December
Electoral Districts Committee completes parliamentary elections law
Cabinet to decide on approval on Wednesday
Shoukry warns against sectarian and ethnic conflict during Bahrain summit
Egyptian foreign minister is on two-day trip to the Gulf country to discuss international security in Middle East
Bahraini king congratulates Mubarak on favourable court verdict
The Gulf monarchy itself subdued an Arab Spring-inspired rebellion in 2011
Egypt welcomes ‘great success’ of Bahrain elections
Bahrain held parliamentary and municipal elections Saturday, opposition boycotted the vote