Wasat Party
Political parties announce alliances ahead of parliamentary polls
Egypt
March 6, 2013
Political parties announce alliances ahead of parliamentary polls
The moderate Islamist Wasat and Hadara Parites announced a coalition Wednesday ahead of upcoming parliamentary polls. The parties said they…
Wasat Party to run in parliamentary elections
Egypt
February 25, 2013
Wasat Party to run in parliamentary elections
The Islamist-leaning Wasat Party announced Monday its decision to run in the upcoming parliamentary elections slated to begin in April.…
Hundreds block Hurghada streets, squares over man’s death
Egypt
February 19, 2013
Hundreds block Hurghada streets, squares over man’s death
Hundreds of protesters in Hurghada blocked several main squares on Tuesday using iron barricades and burning tires. The demonstrations were…
Shafiq insult lands Wasat Party leader in prison
Egypt
January 29, 2013
Shafiq insult lands Wasat Party leader in prison
The Matareya Misdemeanor Court sentenced on Tuesday Essam Sultan, deputy chairman of the moderate Islamist Wasat Party, to one month…
Eight parties form coalition for coming parliamentary elections
Egypt
January 15, 2013
Eight parties form coalition for coming parliamentary elections
Eight opposition political parties and prominent figures have formed an alliance to contest the upcoming House of Representatives elections. In…
Wednesday’s papers: Al-Watan goes Islamist
Egypt
January 9, 2013
Wednesday’s papers: Al-Watan goes Islamist
Privately owned Al-Watan newspaper attempts a new approach Wednesday in its criticism of the ruling Muslim Brotherhood. The paper announces…
Wasat Party denies facing US pressure for Constituent Assembly withdrawal
Egypt
January 6, 2013
Wasat Party denies facing US pressure for Constituent Assembly withdrawal
The moderate Islamist Wasat Party denied Sunday that it faced US pressure to withdraw from the Constituent Assembly, after the…
Centrist politicians hope to evade Islamist-secular divide
Egypt
September 7, 2012
Centrist politicians hope to evade Islamist-secular divide
Although no date has been set yet for the upcoming parliamentary elections, different political parties have already begun talks in…
Parties and political movements in North Sinai demand governor’s removal
Egypt
July 26, 2012
Parties and political movements in North Sinai demand governor’s removal
Representatives of 17 political parties, movements and former presidential campaigns have called for the removal of North Sinai Governor Abdul-Wahab…
Abouel Fotouh and Wasat Party consider political alliance
Egypt
June 21, 2012
Abouel Fotouh and Wasat Party consider political alliance
Abul Ela Mady, the leader of the moderate Wasat Party, and former presidential candidate Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh are considering…