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Court to issue decision on parliamentary candidates Monday
Sahwet Misr filed a lawsuit objecting to second medical tests fees

Parliamentary elections risk further postponement
Court to issue verdict in case related to medical tests fees following lawsuit by âSahwet Misrâ

Parliamentary elections observatory missions record illegal promotion campaigns, âvoting bribesâ
Political parties restricted by laws and lack of proper political vision, say reports

No delay in parliamentary elections: SEC official spokesperson
When elections were re-announced, SEC hoped to ease procedures for those who had already applied by keeping their previous applications valid. However, controversy erupted after the High Administrative Court said they needed to run medical tests again

Final decision bans Ahmed Ezz from 2015 parliamentary elections
Business tycoon had submitted several appeals in an attempt to run for parliament

SEC extends date for parliamentary candidatesâ applications to 15 September
Court decision cancels candidatesâ previously submitted medical reports

Parliament to be established, democracy still in doubt
Scepticism surrounds electoral transparency and real representation of people

Political parties ‘buying popular candidates’ ahead of parliamentary elections: report
âWe do not need toâ, say Al-Wafd Party and the Free Egyptians Party

SEC to monitor media coverage of elections
Electoral commission to prevent violating media outlets from covering elections

Media, NGOs to apply for elections monitoring starting Saturday: SEC
Already approved media outlets and rights organisations do not need to re-apply

Elections expected in September: Minister of Parliament Affairs
Laws still pending amid “danger of parliament immunity law”, says politician

Ahmed Ezz expected to be rejected as parliament candidate
Ezzâs assets are freezed; fails to meet candidacyâs legal requirements

SEC to open registration for media coverage of parliamentary elections
Media should register between 21 January and 1 February

NGOs begin applications to observe parliamentary elections
No international observers have come forward so far, says NGO leader
SEC approves electoral districts law
The law will be referred for Presidential approval after Cabinet approval

Extension of voting in presidential elections stirs controversy
Hamdeen Sabahy continues in presidential race despite calls for his withdrawal

Low turnout prompts government to extend voting for a third day
“Every vote we have got has a heroic story behind it,” says Hamdeen Sabahy
SEC approves international election observers
European Union launches monitoring mission

Parties choose between Al-Sisi and Sabahy
The Free Egyptians Party is backing the former defence minister; the Justice Party âfully backsâ Sabahy

Referendum results garner international response
US, Transparency International urge voting oversight, while Arab League praises transparency

Forty-seven NGOs to monitor upcoming referendum
National and international NGOs will oversee the referendum to ensure fair vote in next step of roadmap

Journalists must acquire permit from SEC to cover referendum vote
Supreme Electoral Committee issues rules and regulations regarding vote on draft constitution

SEC postpones decision on Shafiqâs appeal to Thursday
MENA: Postponing the decision came because of the death of SECâs headâs brother.

Misr AlQawia to participate in parliamentary elections
Party head announces decision, calls for fair elections and banning foreign funding

SEC to allow international observers
Foreign civil society organisations will be allowed to observe the upcoming House of Representatives elections, says Supreme Electoral Commission

Referendum split
Concerns over the legality of decision to spread the referendum over a week and the integrity of the results