NSF reaffirms boycott, parties to merge
The opposition coalition dismisses rumours that some of its component parties will contest the election, announces launch of satellite television channel
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Review: Columnists dissect decisions to boycott or participate in elections
Amid the opposition’s calls to shun the upcoming parliamentary elections set to take place in April, writers explored the consequences of boycotting the vote and the negative effect of such a decision on a well representative parliament. In light of the US Secretary of State John Kerry’s visit to Egypt, some commentators condemn the western …
Parties react to upcoming parliamentary elections
Ghad El-Thawra to participate, Strong Egypt to decide on Tuesday, Moussa’s party undecided
ElBaradei proposes reform plan
The opposition leader suggested 7 measures needed to avoid “decay of state authority and spiralling violence”
Wizards or woozies
By Philip Whitfield One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors – Plato. For what it’s worth, the election degenerates into a scrap between bigots and zealots. Tactical withdrawal? Tacit defeat? Haughty hogwash? Take your pick. Either way the self-styled democratic opposition has …
Rising anger in Mansoura
Thousands take to the street as offices of political groups were attacked, many injured
Kerry meets Morsi and intelligence chief
US secretary of state met Morsi, following meetings with opposition figures, businessmen and Minister of Defence
The legitimacy of Morsi
Wikipedia defines political legitimacy as “the popular acceptance of an authority, usually a governing law or a regime”. The keyword here is “popular”. The voting system was concurred as a way to gauge public acceptance of a person or government. The tallying of ballots is used as a means to assess the will of the masses. …
EU envoy: NSF decision to boycott “damaging to political transition”
Bernardino Leon says both sides must review each other’s proposals in order to reach an agreement and find a political solution
Editor’s letter: Chapeau to Al Nour Party
In Egypt’s post-Mubarak first parliament, which lasted for a few months in 2012, it was the first time for the Salafi Islamists (primarily Al Nour Party) to have such political representation. It was very messy though, as many Egyptians found it entertaining and liked to call it the “circus”. The parliament channel Soot Al Shaab …
A visionary without a vision
By Robert Mogielnicki On Saturday Mohamed ElBaradei, leader of the National Salvation Front (NSF), called for a boycott of the upcoming Parliamentary elections in Egypt. On Tuesday the boycott became party policy after a meeting of the NSF leadership While the NSF demands the formation of a national unity government and a committee to amend …
Abu Ismail initiates Al-Raya Party
The party will run for 100% of the parliamentary seats
Nation split over Morsi after 8 months
Baseera Centre poll reveals a decline in Morsi’s approval rate to below 50%. Poll also revealed that one third of Egyptians haven’t heard of the NSF, 50% of those who have do not support them
NSF to boycott elections, unsurprisingly
The National Salvation Front has finally announced its position on the parliamentary elections. The nation’s largest opposition bloc is set to boycott
Al-Dostour Party youth plans protest on Friday
The protest aims to convince citizens of civil disobedience
Parliamentary elections widen parties’ rift
Islamist parties to participate, opposition parties undecided
Review: Authority and opposition appear top priority in columns
After announcing the timing of the parliamentary elections on April 27, Egyptian columnists debate the upcoming political marathon and condemn both the authority and the opposition in dealing with the crisis. Farewell to a hopeful consensus Emad Al-Din Hussein Al-Shorouk newspaper As President Mohamed Morsi issued his decree to hold parliamentary elections on April …
Egypt spends £1.7m on teargas
Egypt’s opposition heavily criticised the move, pointing out that the country’s foreign currency reserves have decreased by half since 2011
![ElBaradei said on his twitter account that he had “called for parliamentary election boycott in 2010 to expose sham democracy. Today I repeat my call, [we] will not be part of an act of deception”.(AFP/File Photo)](https://www.dailynewssegypt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/ElbARADEI.jpeg "ElBaradei calls for boycott of parliamentary elections 24")
ElBaradei calls for boycott of parliamentary elections
The opposition leader says he will ‘not be part of an act of deception’
Moussa: Economic initiative will save Egypt
Amr Moussa says government needs to seriously consider his economic initiative
NSF threaten election boycott
Elections not NSF priority at present and party will boycott if its demands are not met
Blame
The blame game is fun, but it never works
State Security investigations of NSF ongoing
The office of the prosecutor general has requested that State Security completes the investigation of NSF leaders
Review: Fallen statues and fighters
Commentaries discuss the recent attacks on statues of famous Egyptians, including writer Taha Hussein and singer Um Kolthoum, and the reported death of an Egyptian citizen killed while fighting the Al-Assad regime in Syria. The ignorance of beards and Jilbabs Mohamed Salmawi Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper Salmawi condemns the recent attacks on the two statues of …
![“I have met today with [Al-Dostour Party Chairman] Mohamed ElBaradei and [Al-Wafd Party Chairman] El-Sayed El-Badawi to exchange points of view regarding the current political situation,” El-Katatni said (File Photo)(AFP-Photo)](https://www.dailynewssegypt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2-5-afp-Saad-al-Katatni-300x191.jpg "El-Katatni meets opposition leaders for dialogue 31")
El-Katatni meets opposition leaders for dialogue
The Freedom and Justice Party Chairman discussed the political situation with NSF leaders Mohamed ElBaradei and El-Sayed El-Badawi in a closed meeting
Hani Sari el-Din:“The Guidance Office, Rather than the President, Rules Egypt”
Dr. Hani Sari el-Din speaks to DNE
Strong Egypt Party boycotts dialogue
Presidency calls all political forces to attend next dialogue session, Strong Egypt refuses
Review: Op-Eds encourage consensus ahead of elections
The current state of political polarisation might drag Egypt to an even more dangerous stage after the upcoming parliamentary elections. Writers in several newspapers have debated the importance of reaching consensus ahead of the elections. On another note, some other commentators have listed the reasons for President Mohamed Morsi’s failing management. What does the …
Review: Columns attack opposition
The Egyptian opposition is in dire need of creative ideas that can enable them to defeat the ruling Muslim Brotherhood, wrote several commentators. As many opposition groups focus on the constitution and the constituent assembly, parties need to consider new mechanisms to gain the support of Egyptians, who have proved their inclination towards Islamists. …
Marches planned for two-year anniversary of Mubarak ousting
Opposition groups announce demonstrations marking two years since the departure of Mubarak and in criticism of Morsi