referendum
Agouza residents refuse to cast unstamped ballots
Egypt
March 19, 2011
Agouza residents refuse to cast unstamped ballots
On Saturday, Egypt witnessed a turning point in its long history as millions took to the streets to vote on…
A middle-class neighborhood votes ‘no’
Egypt
March 19, 2011
A middle-class neighborhood votes ‘no’
“I’m here to build a new country for my children,” said Yasser Saleh, pointing to his young son standing next…
Downtown voters counter Islamist mobilization campaigns
Egypt
March 19, 2011
Downtown voters counter Islamist mobilization campaigns
Hundreds of early risers and political novices gathered in front of polling stations this morning to vote on the constitutional…
Frustrated Zamalek residents leave three-hour queue
Egypt
March 19, 2011
Frustrated Zamalek residents leave three-hour queue
Frustrated Zamalek residents were refusing to vote at the local polling station after being faced with a three-hour wait at…
Election monitor:More polling stations, better planning needed
Egypt
March 19, 2011
Election monitor:More polling stations, better planning needed
Electoral violations reported during Saturday’s referendum can be blamed on poor logistical preparation that could not handle an unprecedentedly high…
Muslim Brotherhood still pushing for ‘yes’ vote
Egypt
March 19, 2011
Muslim Brotherhood still pushing for ‘yes’ vote
Like much of Cairo, the districts of Zeitoun and Amireyya saw high voter turnout Sturday, and while security maintained a…
Young and old, first-time voters flood polls
Egypt
March 19, 2011
Young and old, first-time voters flood polls
About a hundred people were waiting in an orderly queue in front of al-Imam Ali Elementary School in Dokki to…
Polls to stay open until all voters have voted
Egypt
March 19, 2011
Polls to stay open until all voters have voted
Polling stations will remain open until all voters are able to cast their votes, the Supreme Judicial Committee supervising the…