Presidential Elections Commission
Presidential Elections Commission to mull electoral symbols Saturday
Egypt
April 19, 2012
Presidential Elections Commission to mull electoral symbols Saturday
The Presidential Elections Commission will convene on Saturday to mull the electoral symbols given to the thirteen presidential hopefuls. The…
Abu Ismail supporters protest outside elections commission, claim conspiracy
Egypt
April 19, 2012
Abu Ismail supporters protest outside elections commission, claim conspiracy
Disqualified presidential hopeful Hazem Salah Abu Ismail's supporters continued their sit-in outside the Presidential Elections Commission headquarters for the second…
Thursday’s papers: Elections fallout, ‘Mufti Bomb’ explodes and the wrath of Suleiman
Egypt
April 19, 2012
Thursday’s papers: Elections fallout, ‘Mufti Bomb’ explodes and the wrath of Suleiman
The exclusion of 10 presidential hopefuls from the upcoming race remains at the forefront of local news Thursday. "We found…
Nour Party leader criticizes Abu Ismail supporters’ protest
Egypt
April 18, 2012
Nour Party leader criticizes Abu Ismail supporters’ protest
A leader from the Salafi-oriented Nour Party on Tuesday criticized a gathering organized by supporters of disqualified presidential hopeful Hazem…
Wednesday’s papers: Dashed presidential dreams, hope for Constituent Assembly consensus
Egypt
April 18, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: Dashed presidential dreams, hope for Constituent Assembly consensus
The final word on the exclusion of 10 potential candidates from the presidential race makes headlines in most newspapers. Today’s…
Abu Ismail warns of Islamic revolution if disqualified from presidential race
Egypt
April 17, 2012
Abu Ismail warns of Islamic revolution if disqualified from presidential race
Disqualified presidential hopeful Hazem Salah Abu Ismail called on his supporters to continue their sit-in at the headquarters of the…
Sabbahi: Elections should not be delayed over constitution-writing crisis
Egypt
April 17, 2012
Sabbahi: Elections should not be delayed over constitution-writing crisis
Postponing the presidential election until the body writing the new constitution finishes its work is unacceptable under any circumstance, said…
Three disqualified presidential hopefuls appeal to stay in race
Egypt
April 16, 2012
Three disqualified presidential hopefuls appeal to stay in race
Three of Egypt’s main contenders for the presidency have filed appeals to stay in the race after the country’s election…
Abu Ismail supporters march to protest ouster from presidential race
Egypt
April 16, 2012
Abu Ismail supporters march to protest ouster from presidential race
Dozens of supporters of presidential hopeful Hazem Salah Abu Ismail organized a march Sunday evening in the Cairo district of…
Suleiman wants a balancing role as president
Egypt
April 15, 2012
Suleiman wants a balancing role as president
Omar Suleiman, the former spy chief now trying to run for the Egyptian presidency, says he wants the job to…