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Election CoverageMB NewsReports April 17, 2008

egypt: Controversial local elections

The vote was a shoo-in for the ruling National Democratic Party following a sweeping clampdown on the opposition, but the regime was under mounting pressure after two days of unrest
Election CoverageMB News April 17, 2008

Which path will the Brotherhood choose?

On April 8, Egypt held its local council elections after a two-year postponement. Alleging that the results of the elections were largely predetermined by the regime, the Muslim Brotherhood, the
Human RightsMB NewsMilitary TribunalPrisoners of Conscience April 17, 2008

Egypt yet to explain jail sentences-Brotherhood

Egyptian authorities have failed to tell the Muslim Brotherhood the charges on which 25 members have been sentenced, two days after a military court jailed them for up to 10
Human RightsPalestine April 17, 2008

Health ministry warns: The anesthetic gas used to narcotize patients ran out

The health ministry in Gaza warned Thursday that the surgical operation rooms in the Gaza hospitals were shut down and all surgeries were suspended after the anesthetic nitrous oxide used
Human RightsMB NewsPrisoners of Conscience April 17, 2008

Saad Emarah arrested again

After being released in April 10th, State Security Prosecution has passed a decision of arresting Saad Emarah; spokesperson of Muslim Brotherhood in Damietta and founder of the Committee of Coordination
Human RightsMB NewsMilitary TribunalPrisoners of Conscience April 17, 2008

Egypt jails Brotherhood’s top leadership

The Muslim Brotherhood is facing its most difficult test in recent times after a controversial ruling by a military court in Egypt on Wednesday sentenced 25 of its leading members
ActivitesReports April 17, 2008

EGYPT: Opposition Finds Renewed Strength

What was planned as a workers’ strike at a major textiles company turned into a nationwide protest against skyrocketing food prices Apr 6. Over the days following, the opposition has
Islamic Issues April 17, 2008

Is Islam Compatible with Democracy?

There’s an impression that Muslims suffer disproportionately from the rule of dictators, tyrants, unelected presidents, kings, emirs, and various other strongmen – and it’s accurate. A careful analysis by Frederic
Human RightsMB OpinionsPalestine April 17, 2008

MB Denies Helping Hamas to Break Into Egypt ’s Borders

Abdul-Hameed al-Ghazali, political consultant of the MB chairman, has refuted reports alleging that Egypt ’s MB coordinates with Hamas Movement to break into Rafah border- crossing again; "such allegations are
MB OpinionsOther Issues April 17, 2008

MB Mourns the Death of Abdel Monem Mahmoud’s Father

Mr. Mohamed Mahdi Akef, Chairman of the Muslim Brotherhood, and the Muslim Brothers in Alexandria and throughout the country express their deepest condolences to journalist and Ikhanweb reporter Abdel Monem