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Mobile operators prepare for increased activity during election
May 22, 2012
Mobile operators prepare for increased activity during election
Egypt’s three mobile phone operators announced the adoption of technical precautions they would take Wednesday to handle an expected increase…
Morsy stages campaign finale in heart of Cairo
May 21, 2012
Morsy stages campaign finale in heart of Cairo
As preliminary results of overseas voting put the Muslim Brotherhood's candidate at the front of the presidential race, the organization…
Awa makes final campaign push
May 21, 2012
Awa makes final campaign push
“It’s 10 pm,” one of three galabeya-wearing men huffs as they make their way towards the exit. “I’m not spending…
Hamdeen Sabbahi’s last-minute surge?
May 21, 2012
Hamdeen Sabbahi’s last-minute surge?
ALEXANDRIA — With Hamdeen Sabbahi’s posters plastered on their backs and his photos held high above their heads, scores of…
In run-up to election, local polls produce both anticipation and skepticism
May 21, 2012
In run-up to election, local polls produce both anticipation and skepticism
Over the past 60 years, the only use for public opinion polling ahead of presidential election in Egypt would have…
In Qena, tribal influence could sway election
May 20, 2012
In Qena, tribal influence could sway election
QENA — Visiting the Upper Egyptian city of Qena for the second time in three months, presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq…
In platforms, presidential candidates reassure on rights and liberties
May 20, 2012
In platforms, presidential candidates reassure on rights and liberties
One of the central demands of the 25 January revolution was for a government that respects civil liberties, unlike the…
Calls return for boycotting ‘murky’ elections
May 19, 2012
Calls return for boycotting ‘murky’ elections
Out of some 53 million eligible voters, tens of millions are expected to partake in Egypt’s upcoming presidential elections. An…
In final days, presidential candidates increasingly resort to negative tactics
May 18, 2012
In final days, presidential candidates increasingly resort to negative tactics
It was only a matter of time before the candidates in Egypt’s first post-Hosni Mubarak presidential race started taking…
Unconventional campaigners help Moussa’s broad appeal
May 18, 2012
Unconventional campaigners help Moussa’s broad appeal
Fares Teama stands out slightly on the Amr Moussa campaign bus. Unlike the rest of the campaign team, decked out…