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December 14, 2005

Egypt opposition protests alleged election fraud

Hundreds of Egyptian opposition Kefaya demonstrators gather in the streets to protest against the governement and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in downtown Cairo on Monday 12 December 2005.
Other Blogs December 14, 2005

Wink, wink, nod, nod

Wink, wink, nod, nod  --  Washington’s characterization of Egypt’s recent parliamentary election as another important step on the road to democracy is trumped only by President Hosni Mubarak’s cynical demand
December 14, 2005

A brief look at the new parliament’s first day… Thoughtful assembly?

Mubarak wants elections’ "negative aspects answered strongly so that they will not be repeated." The rest of the speech hailed the elections as a landmark event...The President appoints women and
December 14, 2005

Akef: the Regime Fears the MB for its Rejection of Autocracy

The Muslim Brotherhood’s Leader, Muhammad Akef, linked the government profound worry of the Muslim Brotherhood to the group’s refusal of utilitarianism; "The regime is still dominant by autocratic
December 14, 2005

Harsh American Criticism over the Egyptian Polls

Harsh American Criticism over the Egyptian Polls The American Administration termed the Egyptian parliamentary vote as disgraceful and flagrant. It voiced its concern about the upsurge of violence level that marred
December 14, 2005

JORDAN: MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD OPENS TO CHRISTIAN CANDIDATES

The Jordanian section of the Muslim Brotherhood has said it wants to include Christian candidates among its electoral lists for general elections next year, according to the Saudi newspaper al-Watan.
Other Views December 13, 2005

A war and its fearsome consequences: How the world has changed post-Iraq

A war and its fearsome consequences: How the world has changed post-Iraq President Bush said yesterday that ’the year 2005 will be a turning point in the history of freedom’.
Other Views December 13, 2005

Jihad or Ballot-Box?

Jihad or Ballot-Box?        George W. Bush’s policy of encouraging democracy in the Middle East has hit a bump in the road in the last few weeks. Elections to the Egyptian People’s
Other Views December 13, 2005

The Brotherhood is coming!

The Brotherhood is coming!   Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood achieved spectacular gains in the parliamentary elections. This success was more than they could have hoped for despite the best efforts of
December 13, 2005

Egyptian Legislative Elections: A Reading of the Results

Egypt completed the final round of balloting in legislative elections on December 7. The first round of polling took place on November 9; all told 5,414 candidates vied for 444