Egypt
Run-offs update: NDP makes last-minute deals to save face, say observers
December 5, 2010
Run-offs update: NDP makes last-minute deals to save face, say observers
Seeking to produce a more democratic-looking parliament, the NDP made last-minute backroom deals with opposition candidates to guarantee a few…
German tourist killed by shark near Sharm al-Sheikh
December 5, 2010
German tourist killed by shark near Sharm al-Sheikh
Security officials on Sunday said a shark attacked and killed an elderly German tourist at a Red Sea resort near…
Run-offs update: Tighter security mitigates violence, observers say
December 5, 2010
Run-offs update: Tighter security mitigates violence, observers say
Elections monitors and eyewitnesses today report increased security at run-off polling stations throughout Egypt.“The security apparatus wants to avoid any…
Run-offs update: Ballots rigged in favor of Tagammu candidate in Daqahleya, NDP candidate says
December 5, 2010
Run-offs update: Ballots rigged in favor of Tagammu candidate in Daqahleya, NDP candidate says
Abdel Fattah Diab, NDP candidate seeking the professionals seat in the Aga, Daqahleya district, has withdrawn from the run-off poll,…
Run-offs update: Violence erupts in northern Sinai
December 5, 2010
Run-offs update: Violence erupts in northern Sinai
Violence erupted today in the Beir al-Abd District in north Sinai as candidates’ supporters clashed in front of a polling…
Elections Monitor: MB-NDP confrontation continues despite withdrawal decision
December 5, 2010
Elections Monitor: MB-NDP confrontation continues despite withdrawal decision
“A Muslim Brotherhood (MB) group kidnaps Magdi Ashour to prevent him from [participating in Nozha District] run-off [parliamentary] elections,” reads…
Run-offs update: Voters face intimidation in Shubra, representatives say
December 5, 2010
Run-offs update: Voters face intimidation in Shubra, representatives say
Shubra candidate Ramy Lakkah has reported a series of violations in his district to the public prosecutor, the candidates' representatives…
Run-offs update: Independent candidate in Gharbiya withdraws due to violations
December 5, 2010
Run-offs update: Independent candidate in Gharbiya withdraws due to violations
Independent candidate Ahmed Shaarawy, scheduled to compete for the workers seat in the Mahalla al-Kobra, Gharbiya district, announced today his…
Run-offs update: Voter turnout poor across Egypt
December 5, 2010
Run-offs update: Voter turnout poor across Egypt
Election monitors and eyewitnesses today report low voter turnout rates for parliamentary run-off elections in many districts across Egypt. The…
Run-offs update: Independent runner denied polling station access in Kafr al-Sheikh
December 5, 2010
Run-offs update: Independent runner denied polling station access in Kafr al-Sheikh
Representatives of independent candidate Mohamed Abdel Alim Dawood were denied access to the polling station at Fawa/Metoubas district in Kafr…