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Egyptian elections
Salafist Nour Party denies meeting with Israeli officials
Spokesman refutes reports that members of the conservative Islamist party met with Israeli officials, adding that his organisation’s position on Zionist state is ‘very clear’. Al Ahram, Egypt Click here for the full story About these ads
Egyptians vote in run-off polls amid unrest; U.S. condemns Cairo’s ‘Hitler remark’
Egyptians vote again on Wednesday in the run-off of a staggered parliamentary election marred by deadly clashes between protesters and security forces that have left 14 people dead in five days as a U.S. official voiced outrage after an adviser to Egypt’s military said some protesters should be “thrown into Hitler’s incinerators.” Al Arabiya, Saudi … Continue reading
Egypt’s Brotherhood says gets 40 percent in latest vote
The Muslim Brotherhood’s party list has secured about 40 percent of votes counted so far in the second round of Egypt’s staggered parliamentary election, a party source said on Sunday. Reuters, United States Click here for the full story
Egypt Post Mubarak: ‘Military kills its way into power’
In the latest violence, at least 8 people were killed and hundreds injured. Egyptians want the military council to step down immediately, despite parliamentary elections being underway. Russia Today, Russia
Protesters clash with military in Cairo
Deadly clashes sparked by army move to shut down sit-in outside cabinet offices, as election process continues. Al Jazeera, Qatar
Analysis: Is Egypt becoming another Pakistan?
The past experience of three major players on the Egyptian political scene ― the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF), the US Embassy and Islamists ― suggests that Egypt may soon come to resemble Pakistan. Al-Masry Al-Youm, Egypt Click here for the full story
Opinion: Who’s afraid of the Brotherhood?
The intensity of the past few days separating the announcement of the results of the first round of Egypt’s parliamentary elections and the beginning of the second round yesterday have been such that every new day has carried with it developments that have seemed to bring ever closer the prospect of an open clash between … Continue reading
Egyptians elect their parliament again while army drafts rules for presidential vote
Egyptians were headed to the polls again on Thursday in a phased election to choose the first post-revolution parliament, as liberals faced an uphill battle to compete with Islamist parties. Al Arabiya, Saudi Arabia Click here for the full story
Egypt Islamists try to hold lead in 2nd round of voting
Egyptians voted on Wednesday in the second round of a parliamentary election with Islamist parties seeking to bolster early gains and secure a dominant position during the transition from army rule. Reuters, United States Click here for the full story
We’ll allow a Coptic president when Israel allows a Muslim one: Salafist leader
One of Egypt’s most prominent Salafist leaders has said he would only accept a Coptic Christian president of Egypt if the US, Britain and Israel accepted a Muslim president of their countries. According to Yasser Burhami, head of the influential El-Dawa El-Salafiya (Salafist Call) group, Copts do not have the right to run for political office in Egypt. … Continue reading
Opinion: Can the Islamists truly be democratic?
All of a sudden, many Arab and Western writers volunteered to testify that the political Islam movements are democratic and deserve to get an opportunity to rule. Of course, talking about giving them the right to participate is acceptable – it is a right that is given to everybody, not just the Islamists – but claiming … Continue reading
Opinion: Joining a Dinner in a Muslim Brotherhood Home
If you want to understand the Islamic forces that are gaining strength in Egypt and scaring people here and abroad, let me tell you about my dinner in the home of Muslim Brotherhood activists. New York Times, United States Click here for the full story
Analysis: Egyptian elections in comparative perspective
How do the elections in Egypt compare to post-communist elections in the former Soviet Union? Aljazeera, Qatar Click Here for the full story
Muslim Brotherhood lands 34 out of 52 seats in runoffs
Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party dominates run-offs in first round of Egypt’s parliamentary election. Al Ahram, Egypt Click here for the full story
FJP, Al-Nour face off in run-offs amid low turnout
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) faced off Monday in the run-offs with the Salafi (ultra conservative) Al-Nour Party as they both competed to snatch more individual seats in the parliamentary elections. The Daily News Egypt, Egypt Click here for the full story
Al-Nour Party
Established in the wake of the 25 January uprising, Al-Nour (“The Light”) Party is the largest of Egypt’s three licensed Salafist parties (the other two being Al-Asala and Al-Fadila Parties). It was established by Al-Da‘wa Al-Salafiyya (“The Salafist Call”), Egypt’s largest Salafist group, commonly known as Al-Daawa Movement. Al-Daawa started in Alexandria where it now … Continue reading
IDF fears border attacks after Egypt elections
The IDF is concerned that Palestinian and Egyptian terrorists will try to launch an attack along the border with Israel in an effort to further worsen ties between the two countries. In August, terrorists crossed into Israel from Sinai and killed eight Israelis. A number of Egyptian policemen were killed in the cross fire, leading to a strain in ties … Continue reading
‘Peace treaty with Israel won’t be revoked’
A senior Egyptian journalist, Mounir Mahmoud, says that the Israeli public can be calm: harsh statements on Egyptian TV only meant to draw public opinion and do not threaten relations with the Jewish State. Ynetnews, Israel Click here for the full story
Opinion: Guarding against tyranny of the majority in Egypt
The essence of democratic governance is basically about the protection of the rights of the minority. Gulf News, United Arab Emirates Click here for the full story
Head of salafist El-Nour Party rules out alliance with Muslim Brotherhood
The Salafist El-Nour Party will not accept living in the shadow of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) after both swept the first round of Egypt’s parliamentary elections, according to its leader. Al Ahram, Egypt Click here for the full story
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