2011 parliamentary elections

Shura Council elections underway, but many ask: What’s the point?
Egypt

Shura Council elections underway, but many ask: What’s the point?

Elections for Egypt's upper house of Parliament, the Shura Council, began Sunday with little fanfare. Unlike the first day of…
A violence-free election raises questions about SCAF’s intentions
Egypt

A violence-free election raises questions about SCAF’s intentions

The commencement of the first parliamentary session on Monday leads Egyptians to reevaluate the traditional association between elections and violence.…
With parliament set to commence, groups gear up for debate on constitution
Egypt

With parliament set to commence, groups gear up for debate on constitution

The debate over the constitution is resurfacing, with parliament set to kick off its sessions on 23 January. Political parties…
Egypt parties edge toward economic policy consensus
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Egypt parties edge toward economic policy consensus

For a political movement that has just triumphed in elections, winning nearly half the seats in Egypt's first parliamentary polls…
Islamists will control two thirds of the parliament
Egypt

Islamists will control two thirds of the parliament

The Muslim Brotherhood will control close to half the seats in the first Egyptian parliament elected since an uprising swept…
Elections committee head: Judges to explain to public how electoral coefficient is calculated
Egypt

Elections committee head: Judges to explain to public how electoral coefficient is calculated

Voter turnout in the third phase of the People's Assembly elections was 62 percent for the single-winner candidates, the head…
Railways opened in Qena, election results to be challenged in court
Egypt

Railways opened in Qena, election results to be challenged in court

Community leaders in Nagaa Hammadi, Abou Tesht and Deshna in the Qena Governorate have succeeded in convincing citizens to cease…
Sunday’s papers: Election results and talk of a national defense council
Egypt

Sunday’s papers: Election results and talk of a national defense council

The Muslim Brotherhood and the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) agree on the structure of a national…
Wasat Party chief after defeat: Serving people does not require official posts
Egypt

Wasat Party chief after defeat: Serving people does not require official posts

Head of the Wasat Party Abul Ela Mady, whose list lost in last week's elections in Minya, promised to continue working…
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