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The elections law conundrum is proving harmful for Islamists
Egypt
March 25, 2013
The elections law conundrum is proving harmful for Islamists
In its race to come up with a constitutionally viable parliamentary elections law, the Islamist-dominated legislature is trying hard to…
Salafis slam FJP over female candidate requirements in draft elections law
Egypt
January 19, 2013
Salafis slam FJP over female candidate requirements in draft elections law
Members of the Salafi Dawah and the Nour Party have criticized the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party over the…
Elections law debates raise controversy on several levels
Egypt
January 13, 2013
Elections law debates raise controversy on several levels
The parliamentary elections law, currently being debated in the Shura Council, which has legislative powers until parliamentary elections, is marking…
National dialogue produces no substantial amendments to elections law
Egypt
January 1, 2013
National dialogue produces no substantial amendments to elections law
Political forces participating in the national dialogue held under the auspices of the presidency ended discussions of the parliamentary elections…
Salafi Scholars mull fielding independent candidates in elections
Egypt
September 30, 2011
Salafi Scholars mull fielding independent candidates in elections
The Salafi Scholars' Shura Council is considering fielding candidates in single-winner districts in the upcoming parliamentary elections, council head Gamal…