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NDP remnants bitter over parliamentary election losses
December 4, 2011
NDP remnants bitter over parliamentary election losses
In the run-up to Egypt’s first post-Hosni Mubarak parliamentary elections, many feared the continued dominance of former regime remnants, owing…
Islamist parties poised to do well in run-offs
December 3, 2011
Islamist parties poised to do well in run-offs
Islamist parties are expected to sweep the first phase of the elections after the run-offs scheduled to take place on…
Muslim Brotherhood cautiously celebrates
December 3, 2011
Muslim Brotherhood cautiously celebrates
In the parliamentary elections that took place at this time one year ago, the Muslim Brotherhood was referred to as…
Against expectations, Salafis score high
December 3, 2011
Against expectations, Salafis score high
Preliminary results from the first phase of Egypt’s elections show that the Salafi-led Nour Party could take the second-largest number…
Egyptian Bloc remains hopeful
December 3, 2011
Egyptian Bloc remains hopeful
The High Elections Commission announced on Friday night the preliminary results of the first round of parliamentary elections, where the…
The Revolution Continues, but not in parliament
December 3, 2011
The Revolution Continues, but not in parliament
The largest revolutionary alliance will not feature heavily in the “revolution’s parliament,” but the process that is putting it in place is…
Mainstream press rallies against Tahrir demand for national salvation government
December 3, 2011
Mainstream press rallies against Tahrir demand for national salvation government
When debate around a national salvation government (NSG) raged in the press two weeks ago, many opponents advanced various hostile…
Redeeming popularity: SCAF prides itself for successful election
December 2, 2011
Redeeming popularity: SCAF prides itself for successful election
Egypt’s first post-Hosni Mubarak parliamentary race kicked off this week amid jubilation over the high turnout and the relative…
The Gandhis and the Guevaras
December 1, 2011
The Gandhis and the Guevaras
During ongoing anti-military protests that erupted last week, a clear divide has emerged between the Gandhis and the Guevaras, in…
Egyptians tweet on disorganized but peaceful elections
November 28, 2011
Egyptians tweet on disorganized but peaceful elections
With the hashtag “EgyElections,” much of Monday’s Twitter coverage focused on Egypt’s first parliamentary elections post-Hosni Mubarak. The week’s build-up…