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Latest in Tag: parliamentary elections
Al-Nour candidate stabbed by unknown attacker
This is not the first time Al-Nourâs candidates were attacked during current parliamentary elections
How does the âFamily of 1952â perceive âthe peopleâ? (Part 1)
The initial results announced at the end of the first day in the first round of the 2015 parliamentary elections revealed that turnout did not exceed 2.7%. This was according to official sources, and from inside the electoral commission, as well as from inside the different polling stations. It was clear through the satellite channels …
Women most affected by regional challenges: Nasr
An independent commission was formed in Egypt to eliminate all types of discrimination against women
In Cartoon: Parliamentary elections campaigns
Interior Ministry review security plans for parliamentary elections
Ministry is committed to full and complete neutrality while securing elections
2,000+ candidates in parliamentary elections including Cairo and Sinai
âParliament unobliged to review post-30 June laws,â says winner candidateÂ
Candidates continue violations in second phase of parliamentary elections: Maat
A man fell off a bridge and died in Damietta while putting up a campaign banner, Maat reported
Candidates campaign for second phase of parliamentary elections
Winners of first phase register at parliament
Reading through Egyptian parliamentary elections
By Ayman Okeil The first phase of the Egyptian parliamentary elections ended but its implications and repercussions are not over yet. The societal debate about its positives and negatives will remain in place for weeks to come at least. The most important thing is that this debate is free of traditional accusations that characterised the …
Women and Copts achieve record results in first phase of parliamentary elections: Maat
The achievement is first of its kind in 60 years, says NGO
SEC announces final results in first round of parliamentary elections
Free Egyptians Party obtains highest numbers of parliamentary seats; SEC head says the rate of violations declined in the run-offs
Al-Nour Party threatens to withdraw from parliamentary elections
Al-Nour Party leaders will only observe the run-offs in the electoral process, says Borhamy
Woman in niqab caught forging votes in parliamentary elections
Observers say she was trying to vote for others using their IDs
Low to medium turnout in parliamentary elections runoff
Government announces another half day off to encourage voters
The president’s party
By Hussein Abd Rabo The results of the first round of parliamentary elections have shown that there is a complete blockage in all political paths in Egypt. This was clearly visible in the reluctance to vote, where over 90 parties were unsuccessful in effectively mobilising voters. Moreover, the state has become unconcerned with the parliamentary elections, and …
Imbaba: From an Islamist stronghold, to Coptic and female finalists
Amid medium turnout, coordinators are harassing journalists; army prevents picture taking; tuk-tuk drivers are paid to influence voters, and military police is playing nationalist songs
Parliamentary elections runoff: same old, same old
Parliamentary runoff elections in the first 14 governorates witnessed almost the same problematic circumstances as last weekâs, in terms of participation turnout and electoral violations. Egyptians abroad voted in runoff elections Monday and Tuesday, but according to Head of the Egyptians Abroad Union in Saudi Arabia Emam Youssef, voters turnout might have been even lower in …
Al-Nour Party loses Alexandria stronghold to ‘For the Love of Egypt’
For the Love of Egypt leads in 13 governorates, except Salafist-oriented Matruh
Individual seats still disputed among political parties
Political parties set expectations for runoff stage of 2015 Parliamentary elections first phase
Low turnout marks âfailedâ political environment: Talk show hosts
Media anchors who previously supported Al-Sisiâs government since 30 June turned against them during current parliamentary elections
SEC announces 28,675 valid votes out of 30,531 for Egyptians abroad
Local polling stations’ preliminary results reveal Al-Nour Party in competition with âFor the Love of Egyptâ
Egyptâs neglected youth exploited by political candidates in elections
âI am unemployed and will get paid by participating in an electoral campaign,â says young man
Electorate remains indifferent
The Egyptian government gave public sector employees half a day off to push participation, but the desired outcome was not reached. Most polling stations across Egypt reported a turnout varying from 10% to a maximum of 20%.
âFor the Love of Egyptâ named as potential winner in parliamentary elections
SEC to announce official results for Egyptians living abroad, embassies issued initial results
Live updates: Day 2 of parliamentary elections
Delays in opening committees continue amid relatively low votersâ turnout
Political parties exchange accusations of bribing on first elections day
Participation turnout reported as low amid calls on citizens to vote
Candidatesâ supporters and discreet campaigning in polling stations
Campaigning team was able to handout some printed advertisements to voters during elections
Voters ask: Who to vote for and how to avoid Muslim Brotherhood candidates?
An elderly woman raised her voice in the polling station asking: âWhere is the âFor the Love of Egyptâ list?â The judge answered it’s not his job to tell her whom to vote for. Then she asked: âWhere are the Free Egyptians Party candidates?â The judge again refused to answer. Another middle-aged woman asked …
Fatwas issued on participation in parliamentary elections
Some religious opinions were in support of voting in the 2015 parliamentary elections and some were against
In Pictures: Egyptians abroad began casting their votes in the 2015 parliamentary elections in over 100 countries
Photos by Ahmed Al-Malky