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Election Coverage December 1, 2005

One Egyptian Killed in Election Violence

One Egyptian Killed in Election Violence        Riot police clashed Thursday with   would-be voters, killing one person, and they closed off polling stations in several Muslim Brotherhood and opposition strongholds as
Election Coverage December 1, 2005

Egyptian riot police battle voters in local elections

Egyptian riot police battle voters in local electionsBy Nadia Abou El-Magd  Riot police battled voters today, killing one person and blocking entry to polling stations in opposition strongholds in the
Other Opinions December 1, 2005

Towards the renaissance

Towards the renaissanceThe Muslim Brotherhood’s success in Egypt’s parliamentary elections is based on its honesty, diligence and appeal as a mirror of Islamic heritage, writes Essam El-Erian* Reform in Egypt
Other Opinions December 1, 2005

Political wastelands

Political wastelandsThe secular opposition is the biggest casualty of the parliamentary elections, writes Fatemah Farag The losses have been staggering: all the leading figures of the left-leaning Tagammu Party lost
Other Opinions December 1, 2005

Lessons learned

Lessons learnedAmira Howeidy finds out why the Muslim Brotherhood is on target to win 100 parliamentary seats despite election fraud, violence and arrests   During the last two weeks Islam Abdel-Hamid, 28,
Other Opinions December 1, 2005

As tough as it gets

As tough as it getsWith the judges entering the fray, the final stage of parliamentary elections scheduled for today and Wednesday will be more contentious than ever, reports Gamal Essam
Other Opinions December 1, 2005

Israel and Egypt’s elections

Israel and Egypt’s elections Sharon’s surprise departure from the Likud in Israel and the gains made by the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt’s parliamentary elections changed the landscape in both countries.
Election Coverage December 1, 2005

El-Sharqia: Sonic Bombs and Tear Gas Canisters

El-Sharqia: Sonic Bombs and Tear Gas Canisters Since police besieged el-Sadat village of el-Sharqia, the home town of the Brotherhood’s nominee, and voters were kept out of polling stations, monitoring
Election Coverage December 1, 2005

Polls end in Sohag

Polls end in Sohag In Bandar Sohag constituency, police hindered voting process under the pretext of having order among voters. Two female Brotherhood’s backers were detained, in addition. The representatives
Election Coverage December 1, 2005

Final phase of Egypt elections marred by violence

Final phase of Egypt elections marred by violence A supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood (R) fights with National Democratic Party supporters (L) during a brawl at a voting station in the