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Egypt holds a more-transparent vote

Egypt holds a more-transparent vote Although Wednesday’s parliamentary elections were relatively free from violence - a significant change from 2000 - turnout was low. By Dan Murphy | Staff writer
Election Coverage November 12, 2005

The MB Arranges Anti-ballot-rigging Protests

The MB Arranges Anti-ballot-rigging ProtestsIslam online By Ahmed Fathy More than 3000 of the Moslem Brotherhood members arranged a massive demonstration, in front of a major mosque in Giza governorate.
November 11, 2005

A political apathy

Islam Hamdoun, Ghad Party candidate in Imbaba, stands in the middle of a crowd explaining his election platform. "The door of democracy is now open," he tells his audience. "Make
Other BlogsWorkers November 11, 2005

Egypt’s workers doubtful of election jobs pledges

Egypt’s workers doubtful of election jobs pledges CAIRO — Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has pinned his party’s campaign for this month’s parliamentary elections on pledges of jobs, but workers and
November 11, 2005

The MB conundrum

Amira Howeidy examines the shifting relationship between the state and Muslim Brotherhood The Muslim Brotherhood’s ubiquitous presence has been one of the dominating features of the parliamentary elections, signalling a
Election Coverage November 11, 2005

80 Percent of Egypt Seats to Go to Run-Off

80 Percent of Egypt Seats to Go to Run-Off By NADIA ABOU EL-MAGD Associated Press Writer CAIRO, Egypt (AP) - Egypt’s ruling party secured the most seats in the first
November 11, 2005

When less is more

Local monitors said the first round of parliamentary polls was calm and with less fraud than usual. Gihan Shahine wonders what this means  An administrative court ruling allowing local supervision
Other Opinions November 11, 2005

Egypt announces partial results of first round of legislative elections

Egypt announces partial results of first round of legislative elections          Egypt’s Electoral Commission on Thursday announced partial results of the first round of the three- stage parliamentary elections held
Other Blogs November 11, 2005

INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE ON ELECTION MONITORING

 PRESS STATEMENTINDEPENDENT COMMITTEE ON ELECTION MONITORING Wednesday, November 9, 2005 11:00AM Free, fair and transparent elections are the basis for any meaningful democracy. The Independent Committee for Election Monitoring (ICEM)
Election Coverage November 11, 2005

Muslim Brotherhood Second in Egypt’s Polls

Muslim Brotherhood Second in Egypt’s Polls  By Inas Abdul Aziz, IOL Correspondent (IslamOnline.net) – Over 80 percent of seats in the first phase of Egypt’s parliamentary polls will have to