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Election Coverage May 22, 2007

In Fresh Crackdown, Tens of MBs Arrested In Daqahlīyah

The Egyptian government stepped up its campaigns against members of Muslim Brotherhood in Daqahlīyah, concentrating more on Talkha and Meet Ghamr districts where the MB members are running for the upcoming elections.
Reform Issues May 22, 2007

It’s Good to be the Chief of Staff

Who knew that the Turkish military would issue their “electronic memorandum” on April 27th, just four days before Ruling But Not Governing: The Military and Political Development in Egypt, Algeria,
MB NewsMilitary TribunalOther Issues May 22, 2007

Arrests Intensify Ahead of Elections, 12 Detained In K. Shaykh

The government is intensifying its arrest campaign among members of the MB targeting areas were candidates are running for the upcoming Shura Council elections on June 11
MB NewsMilitary TribunalOther Issues May 22, 2007

Arresting 14 Muslim Brotherhood members of Al- Sharqeya

Arresting 14 Muslim Brotherhood members of Al- Sharqeya including the Vice chief of executive bureau On Monday morning, the Central Security Forces have arrested one of the most distinguished leaders
Election Coverage May 21, 2007

18 Candidates Manage to Register For Shura Council Elections

Despite widespread intimidations by government officials to prevent candidates affiliated with the MB from registering for the upcoming Shura Council elections, 18 members of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) managed to
May 21, 2007

Ain Shams MB Students Acquitted of Riot Allegations

An Egyptian court acquitted 8 university MB students from riot charges. Cairo-based- Al-Waily Criminal Court acquitted yesterday 8 Ain Shams University students belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood group charged of assaulting
May 21, 2007

Turkish military rules but not governs, says expert

While the European Union reform process has anchored Turkish reform and constrained the military, as popular support for EU membership in Turkey declines, the military has greater room for political
Election Coverage May 21, 2007

Habib: Election Rigging Expected To Reach 99-100%

The Higher Election Committee closed on Sunday evening May, 20, 2007,  nominations for those who want to run for the Shura Council midterm elections. The Interior Ministry is expected to declare
May 21, 2007

Silencing Monem ?

 We demonstrated for Afghanistan, Iraq, and Palestine... but we did not demonstrate for our own freedom.Abdel-Monem
Fanatic Messages May 21, 2007

Miracle in Mauritania

It has been a sobering year for Middle East reform.Sectarian strife in Iraq has largely silenced calls for democracy to replace dictatorship. Lebanon, whose March 14 movement once seemed to