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Monday’s papers: Parliament and government under construction

Monday’s papers: Parliament and government under construction

Between the announcement of the list-based candidacy results of the first phase of the parliamentary elections and the run-offs taking…
Army prevents electoral campaigning at some polling stations

Army prevents electoral campaigning at some polling stations

A prominent military official on Monday pledged to prevent election campaigning outside polling stations. Ismail Etman, a member of the…
In a bid to win, Egyptian Bloc candidates use religion in campaigns

In a bid to win, Egyptian Bloc candidates use religion in campaigns

Candidates from the liberal Egyptian Bloc in Cairo's second constituency have resorted to using religious publicity in their electoral campaigns…
Critical mass

Critical mass

Basma Abdel Wahed lives on Mohamed Mahmoud Street, the epicenter of the clashes that lasted from 19 through 24 November,…
Chaos behind the ballot box

Chaos behind the ballot box

Mohamed Abdel Dayem didn't seem to mind the huge gun pointing directly at his head. “People won’t notice,” he shrugged.…
ElBaradei: Liberals ‘decimated’ in parliamentary vote

ElBaradei: Liberals ‘decimated’ in parliamentary vote

Egypt's top reformist leader said Sunday the liberal youth behind the country's uprising have been "decimated" in parliamentary elections dominated…
Elections employees protest exclusion, ballot papers stolen at the polls

Elections employees protest exclusion, ballot papers stolen at the polls

The High Election Commission (HEC) has decided to cut polling station employees by 50 percent because the previous large number…
Prime minister: Interim Constitution to be amended soon

Prime minister: Interim Constitution to be amended soon

The government will amend an article of the Interim Constitution that relates to the ruling military council's powers, Prime Minister…
Update: Electoral violations, scuffles and a low turnout reported in run-offs

Update: Electoral violations, scuffles and a low turnout reported in run-offs

Scuffles erupted between supporters of the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) and the Salafi-led Nour Party at a polling station…
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