2011 parliamentary elections

Polls resume Thursday in second round of elections
Egypt

Polls resume Thursday in second round of elections

Voting resumed on Thursday for the second round of Egypt's People's Assembly elections, which began Wednesday.  Reports of illegal election-day…
Whatever happened to our revolution?
Opinion

Whatever happened to our revolution?

Since the first Egyptian uprising succeeded in overthrowing ousted President Hosni Mubarak on 11 February, Tahrir Square has never been…
Live updates: Polling stations close and the military guards ballots
Egypt

Live updates: Polling stations close and the military guards ballots

The second phase of Egypt's People's Assembly elections kicked off on Wednesday with more than 3000 candidates competing for 180…
Wednesday’s papers: The second round of People’s Assembly elections
Egypt

Wednesday’s papers: The second round of People’s Assembly elections

The second of round of Egypt's People's Assembly elections starts today in nine governorates. And even though the high elections…
In Sohag, a new kind of election
Egypt

In Sohag, a new kind of election

SOHAG — Voter turnout in the Upper Egyptian governorate of Sohag seems to be much higher than in recent years, with…
In Suez, tribal loyalties raise fears of Islamist and liberal parties alike
Egypt

In Suez, tribal loyalties raise fears of Islamist and liberal parties alike

SUEZ — Even though Suez is hardly a Bedouin or tribal city, liberal and Islamist powers have agreed that kinship and…
In Monufiya, Islamists dominate electoral scene
Egypt

In Monufiya, Islamists dominate electoral scene

MONUFIYA — Monufiya is the birthplace of former President Hosni Mubarak, and for years steel magnate Ahmed Ezz and Kamal al-Shazly,…
Monday’s papers: Economic woes and disagreement over advisory council
Egypt

Monday’s papers: Economic woes and disagreement over advisory council

Most local newspapers Monday lead with the statements made by Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri during a press conference held on…
Nour Party chairman tries to ease fears
Egypt

Nour Party chairman tries to ease fears

A visit to the Maadi headquarters of the Salafi Nour Party instantly contradicts some stereotypes of the ultraconservative Islamic movement.…
Kerry says Brotherhood elections success unsurprising
Egypt

Kerry says Brotherhood elections success unsurprising

US Senator John Kerry said Saturday that the success of the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) in the…
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