Islamists
High Elections Commission publishes comprehensive vote tally
Egypt
December 4, 2011
High Elections Commission publishes comprehensive vote tally
The High Elections Commission on Sunday released a comprehensive tally of votes in Egypt’s recent parliamentary poll, the first phase…
Brotherhood addresses the West after elections success
Egypt
December 4, 2011
Brotherhood addresses the West after elections success
After a sweeping victory in the first phase of parliamentary elections last week, Egypt’s main Islamist movement is sending letters…
Moussa: Islamist success will make constitutional debate tough
Egypt
December 4, 2011
Moussa: Islamist success will make constitutional debate tough
Amr Moussa, a front-runner for Egypt's presidency, said on Sunday the strong Islamist showing in the first parliamentary election since…
Church: 70% of Copts voted during first phase of elections
Egypt
December 4, 2011
Church: 70% of Copts voted during first phase of elections
Christians do not fear the rise of Islamists in Egypt — what scares them instead are electoral tactics that go…
Against expectations, Salafis score high
Egypt
December 3, 2011
Against expectations, Salafis score high
Preliminary results from the first phase of Egypt’s elections show that the Salafi-led Nour Party could take the second-largest number…
State TV: Election results will be announced at 8 pm
Egypt
December 2, 2011
State TV: Election results will be announced at 8 pm
Results of the first round of parliamentary elections will be announced at 8 pm Friday night, Egyptian state TV reported…
Coptic union condemns Islamist violations during elections
Egypt
December 1, 2011
Coptic union condemns Islamist violations during elections
The Coptic Organizations Union in Europe has condemned Islamists' use of religious slogans during parliamentary elections. However, the organization also…
Politicians not surprised by Islamists’ electoral success
Egypt
December 1, 2011
Politicians not surprised by Islamists’ electoral success
Preliminary voting results showing Islamist candidates leading the first round of parliamentary elections are no surprise, a number of politicians…
Weak voter participation in Qasr al-Nil
Egypt
November 29, 2011
Weak voter participation in Qasr al-Nil
Cairo’s third constituency of Qasr al-Nil witnessed weak participation in all polling stations except for Bulaq Abu al-Ela, Fathia Bahig…
A day of elections: In Damietta, different Islamic parties dominate
Egypt
November 28, 2011
A day of elections: In Damietta, different Islamic parties dominate
Three Islamist parties fought for votes in the city of Damietta yesterday, where residents expressed little interest in liberal parties.…