Political Parties
Egypt govt to outlaw establishment of religion-based parties
Egypt
March 23, 2011
Egypt govt to outlaw establishment of religion-based parties
The Egyptian government on Wednesday approved a proposed amendment to Law 40 of 1977, which regulates the foundation of political…
Egyptian Communist Party ‘will operate openly’
Egypt
March 15, 2011
Egyptian Communist Party ‘will operate openly’
The Egyptian Communist Party will operate openly, following decades of clandestine activity, to build on the recently-created atmosphere of freedom…
Egyptian Sufis to form political party
Egypt
March 3, 2011
Egyptian Sufis to form political party
In a meeting on Thursday, 18 Sufi orders agreed to establish a committee for forming the Sufi political party. The…
Former diplomat to form Free Egypt Party
Egypt
February 23, 2011
Former diplomat to form Free Egypt Party
Former Assistant Foreign Minister Abdallah al-Ashaal has announced the formation of a new political party--the Free Egypt Party. An official…
What will remain of the National Democratic Party?
Egypt
February 21, 2011
What will remain of the National Democratic Party?
Egypt’s former ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) is set to resume its activities, according to the party’s secretary for media…
Egypt court approves moderate Islamic party
Egypt
February 19, 2011
Egypt court approves moderate Islamic party
An Egyptian court has licensed a moderate Islamic political party, Al-Wasat Al-Jadid, whose application for legal status was denied by…
Egypt’s revolution: Beyond the street politics
Egypt
February 19, 2011
Egypt’s revolution: Beyond the street politics
Thousands of Egyptians were politically active during the 25 January revolution that toppled President Hosni Mubarak after 30 years of…
Thirteen new political parties expected to rise from ashes of revolution
Egypt
February 16, 2011
Thirteen new political parties expected to rise from ashes of revolution
The Egyptian political arena is witnessing unprecedented activity following the 25 January uprising, with calls for the establishment of 13…
Administrative Court order media air time for all political parties
Egypt
November 6, 2010
Administrative Court order media air time for all political parties
The Supreme Administrative Court has issued a ruling requiring that Minister of Information Anas al-Fiqqi should allocate broadcasting time on…
Who should boycott elections?
Opinion
September 19, 2010
Who should boycott elections?
Mohamed ElBaradei and the National Association for Change (NAC) persist in calling for a boycott of the People’s Assembly elections…